He Reigns!—the Lord, the Savior Reigns!

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Lyrics from A Collection of Sacred Hymns, for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, 1841

Hymn 143
L.M.
1. He reigns!—the Lord, the Savior reigns!
Sing to his name in lofty strains;
Let all the earth in songs rejoice,
And in his praise exalt their voice.

2. Deep are his counsels, and unknown:
But grace and truth support his throne:
Though gloomy clouds his way surround,
Justice is their eternal ground.

3. 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.

4. His enemies, with sore dismay,
Fly from the sight—and shun the day:
Then lift your heads, ye saints, on high,
And sing for your redemption's nigh.