He reigns! the Lord, the Saviour reigns!
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He reigns! the Lord, the Saviour reigns!Sing to his name in lofty strains,Let all the saints in songs rejoice,And in his praise exalt their voice.
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Deep are his counsels, and unknown,But grace and truth support his throne;Though gloomy clouds his way surround,Justice is their eternal ground.
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In robes of judgment, lo, he comes!Shakes the wide earth, and cleaves the tombs;Before him burns devouring fire,The mountains melt, the seas retire.
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His enemies with wild dismayFly from the sight, and shun the day;Then lift your heads, ye saints, on high,And sing, for your redemption's nigh.