GRH 090 In Highest Heaven Jesus Reigns

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In highest heaven Jesus reigns,
The heav’nly hosts before His feet
Adoring, view Him clothed in light,
And sing His praise with joy complete.

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Ere worlds were made, nor sea, nor sky,
There with the Father was the Son,
Almighty Lord, Creator high,
His Word went forth, and it was done,

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The pure and holy laws of God
Mankind rejected lost in sin,
Yet God in yearning pity sent
His only Son, men’s hearts to win.

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He came to live a perfect life,
He came to comfort, bless and heal,
He came with deeds and words of pow’r,
Redemption by His death to seal.

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For sins of man the Saviour died,
That trusting souls might find release,
Triumphant over death, He lives,
The reigning King, God’s gift of peace.

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When Christ in radiant glory comes,
What grief to these who spurn His love,
What joy to those who trust His grace,
Their sure reward, to serve above.