Jesus Shall Reign is Isaac Watts's Christian paraphrase of Psalm 72, presenting the psalm's royal vision as a proclamation of the worldwide reign of Christ.
Hymns Based on Revelation 11:15
Christian hymns and worship songs connected to Revelation 11:15
"The seventh angel sounded, and great voices in heaven followed, saying, “The kingdom of the world has become the Kingdom of our Lord and of his Christ. He will reign forever and ever!”"
— Revelation 11:15
Theological Significance
This verse has inspired Christian hymns that explore themes of Kingship of Christ, Praise, Christian hope, Mission, Justice. Many worship songs connected to Revelation 11:15 proclaim these timeless biblical truths and invite believers to reflect on and celebrate the message of this scripture.
Sermon Themes from This Passage
- Kingship of Christ
- Praise
- Christian hope
- Mission
- Justice
Suggested Hymns for Worship
Opening Hymn
Rejoice, the Lord Is King!
Response Hymn
Joy to the World
Reflection Hymn
Jesus Shall Reign
Closing Hymn
O God of Every Nation
Example Worship Flow
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Call to Worship Psalm 100
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Opening Hymn Rejoice, the Lord Is King!
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Scripture Reading Revelation 11:15
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Sermon Kingship of Christ
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Response Hymn Joy to the World
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Reflection Hymn Jesus Shall Reign
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Closing Hymn O God of Every Nation
Hymns Inspired by This Passage
Jesus Shall Reign Where’er the Sun is Isaac Watts’s Christian paraphrase of Psalm 72, a royal psalm that prays for righteous rule, protection of the needy, peace, and blessing among the nations.
“Joy to the World” is Isaac Watts’s Christian interpretation of the closing movement of Psalm 98: a summons for the whole earth to rejoice before the Lord who comes as King and righteous judge.
O God of Every Nation is a four-stanza prayer for peace, justice, repentance, and the healing of a divided world.
“O Thou Eternal Christ of God” is a twentieth-century hymn that sees Palm Sunday not merely as a scene from the past but as a revelation of Christ’s continuing kingship.
“Rejoice, the Lord Is King!” is Charles Wesley’s exuberant proclamation of the present reign and future triumph of Jesus Christ.
There's a Song in the Air is a Christmas hymn built from a sequence of vivid images: heavenly song, a star, a mother's prayer, a baby's cry, the manger, the nations, and the newborn King.
This Is My Father's World is more than a hymn of appreciation for scenery.
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