Jesus, the Conqueror, reigns,
In glorious strength arrayed,
His kingdom over all maintains,
And bids the earth be glad.
Ye peoples all, rejoice
In Jesus' mighty love;
Lift up your heart, lift up your voice,
To him who rules above.

Extol his kingly power,
Kiss the exalted Son,
Who died; and lives, to die no more,
High on his Father's throne:
Our Advocate with God,
He undertakes our cause,
And spreads through all the earth abroad
The vict'ry of his cross.

'Courage!' your Captain cries,
Who all your toil forknew;
'Toil ye shall have; yet all despise,
I have o'ercome for you.'
This is the victory!
Before our faith they fall;
Jesus has died for you and me;
Believe, and conquer all!


Charles Wesley (1707-88)