Hear the Royal Proclamation

Lyrics

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

Hymn 248
P.M.
1. Hear the royal proclamation,
The glad tidings of salvation,
Published to every creature,
To the ruined sons of nature.

Chorus.
Jesus reigns, he reigns victorious,
O'er heaven and earth most glorious,
Jesus reigns.

2. See the royal banner flying,
Hear the heralds loudly crying,
"Rebel sinners, royal favor
Now is offered by the Savior."
Jesus reigns, &c.

3. Hear, ye sons of wrath and ruin,
Who have wrought your own undoing,
Here are life and free salvation,
Offered to the whole creation.
Jesus reigns, &c.

4. Turn unto the Lord most holy,
Shun the paths of vice and folly;
Turn, or you are lost forever,
Oh now turn to God the Savior.
Jesus reigns, &c.

5. 'Twas for you that Jesus died,
For you he was crucified,
Conquered death, and rose to heav'n,
Life eternal's through him given.
Jesus reigns, &c.

6. Here are wine, and milk, and honey,
Come, and purchase without money;
Mercy like a flowing fountain,
Streaming from the holy mountain.
Jesus reigns, &c.

7. For this love let rocks and mountains,
Purling streams and crystal fountains,
Roaring thunders, lightnings' blazes,
Shout the great Messiah's praises.
Jesus reigns, &c.

8. Now our hearts have caught new fire,
Brethren, raise your voices higher;
Shout with joyful acclamation,
To the King of our salvation.
Jesus reigns, &c.

9. Shout, ye tongues of every nation,
To the bounds of the creation;
Shout the praise of Judah's Lion,
The Almighty Prince of Zion.
Jesus reigns, &c.

10. Shout, ye saints, make joyful mention,
Christ hath purchased our redemption;
Angels, shout the pleasing story,
Through the brighter world of glory.
Jesus reigns, &c.