Hear the royal proclamation,

The glad tidings of salvation,

Publishing to every creature,

To the ruined sons of nature,

Jesus reigns—he reigns victorious,

Over heaven and earth most glorious!

Jesus reigns.

2 See the royal banners flying,

Hear the heralds loudly crying:

“Rebel sinners, royal favor

Now is offered by the Saviour.”

3 Here is wine, and milk, and honey,

Come and purchase without money,

Mercy like a flowing fountain

Streaming from the holy mountain.

4 Shout, you tongues of every nation,

To the bounds of the creation,

Shout the praise of Judah’s Lion,

The almighty King of Zion.

5 Shout, O saints! make joyful mention,

Christ has purchased our redemption;

Angels, shout the joyful story,

Through the brighter worlds of glory.