Great things are on the horizon

Isaac Watts’s hymn “Jesus Shall Reign” is a missionary and praise hymn based on Psalm 72. Written in 1719, it celebrates the universal reign of Jesus Christ, declaring that His kingdom will spread to all nations and peoples. The hymn is known for its joyful, triumphant message and has been widely used in Christian worship for centuries.

The hymn is most commonly used in:

• Missionary services and evangelism events
• Church worship services focused on Christ’s kingship
• Christmas and Epiphany celebrations
• Hymn festivals and traditional Protestant worship

It is especially popular in Baptist, Methodist, Presbyterian, Anglican, and other Protestant churches around the world.