JESUS has power over all flesh. He is upon the throne of the universe. He superintends all things. His will cannot be frustrated. His designs must be accomplished. Nothing is left to chance. His hand is in every event. He rules over the world by His power. He rules in the church by His word. He rules in the heart by His Spirit. He reigns to crush or convert thy foes; to secure thy well-being and His glory. Let this truth calm and compose thy mind at all times: "My God reigneth." He sitteth above the water-floods, He remaineth a King for ever. He is entitled to all honour. He is the proper object of thy fear, faith, and love. See Him on His throne, and rejoice; for it involves thy safety, happiness, and honour. Do men oppress? Does Satan annoy? Are things going cross? This is thy comfort: God reigneth. He directs and controls every being and every event. Gracious God! May I ever live believing that the reins of government are in Thy hands; that Thy counsel shall stand, and that Thou wilt do all Thy pleasure! My God, reign in me!
His kingdom cannot fail; He rules o'er earth and heaven; The keys of death and hell Are to our Jesus given: Lift up your heart, lift up your voice, Rejoice aloud, ye saints, rejoice.
Written by James Smith for his own flock around 1840, but such was the demand that by 1846 over thirty thousand copies where in circulation.
James Smith was a predecessor of Charles Spurgeon at New Park Street Chapel in London from 1841-1850. He also ministered with great blessing in Cheltenham. His devotional, The Believer's Daily Remembrancer, subtitled Pastor's Morning and Evening Visit, was very popular in its own day, and has received a new lease of life through recent republication.
JESUS has power over all flesh. He is upon the throne of the universe. He superintends all things. His will cannot be frustrated. His designs must be accomplished. Nothing is left to chance. His hand is in every event. He rules over the world by His power. He rules in the church by His word. He rules in the heart by His Spirit. He reigns to crush or convert thy foes; to secure thy well-being and His glory. Let this truth calm and compose thy mind at all times: "My God reigneth." He sitteth above the water-floods, He remaineth a King for ever. He is entitled to all honour. He is the proper object of thy fear, faith, and love. See Him on His throne, and rejoice; for it involves thy safety, happiness, and honour. Do men oppress? Does Satan annoy? Are things going cross? This is thy comfort: God reigneth. He directs and controls every being and every event. Gracious God! May I ever live believing that the reins of government are in Thy hands; that Thy counsel shall stand, and that Thou wilt do all Thy pleasure! My God, reign in me!
His kingdom cannot fail; He rules o'er earth and heaven; The keys of death and hell Are to our Jesus given: Lift up your heart, lift up your voice, Rejoice aloud, ye saints, rejoice.