1. Hymn 383

2. 1
The Lord God Jesus Christ reigns!
This is the hour
he comes with power,
to loose our captive chains.
Hell's legions reel before him,
the victor's crown he gains.
Hallelujah!

3. 2
His kingdom shall not cease:
'twill grow in strength
until at length
all nations know release;
for those who fight his warfare
enjoy eternal peace.
Hallelujah!

4. 3
It spreads from shore to shore.
Religions old
shall lose their hold,
till strangers, too, adore
the one who took on glory
and reigns for evermore.
Hallelujah!

5. press in, with holy fear; for on his throne in Zion 4
Jerusalem is here!
That royal town
to earth come down-
press in, with holy fear;
for on his throne in Zion
God now is very near.
Hallelujah!
Brian Kingslake