It's the song of the redeemed rising from the African plain.
It's the song of the forgiven drowning out the Amazon rain,
the song of Asian believers filled with God's holy fire.
It's every tribe, every tongue, every nation, a love song born of a grateful choir.
It's all God's children singing, "Glory, glory, hallelujah, He reigns. He reigns."
It's all God's children singing, "Glory, glory, hallelujah, He reigns. He reigns."
Let it rise above the four winds, caught up in the heavenly sound.
Let praises echo from the towers of cathedrals to the faithful gathered underground.
Of all the songs sung from the dawn of creation, some were meant to persist.
Of all the bells rung from a thousand steeples, none rings truer than this.
All God's children singing, "Glory, glory, hallelujah, He reigns.
He reigns, He reigns."
All God's children singing, "Glory, glory, hallelujah, He reigns. He reigns, He reigns."
And all the powers of darkness tremble at what they've just heard.
'Cause all the powers of darkness can't drown out a single word
when all God's children sing out, "Glory, glory, hallelujah, He reigns. He reigns, He reigns."
All God's children sing out, Glory, glory, hallelujah, He reigns. He Reigns, He reigns."
All God's people singing, "Glory, glory, hallelujah, He reigns (hallelujah). He Reigns (He reigns),
hallelujah."
All God's people singing, "Glory, glory, hallelujah, He reigns (hallelujah). He Reigns (He reigns),
hallelujah."
All God's people singing, "Glory, glory, hallelujah, He reigns (hallelujah). He Reigns
(hallelujah)."
All God's people singing, "Glory, glory, hallelujah, He reigns (hallelujah). He Reigns
(hallelujah)."
All God's people singing, "Glory, glory, hallelujah, He reigns (hallelujah). He Reigns
(hallelujah)."
All God's children singing, "Glory, glory, hallelujah, He reigns. He reigns."
All God's children singing, "Glory, glory, hallelujah, He reigns.
He reigns.
by Peter Furler and Steve Taylor, copyright 2003 by Ariose Music. Used here under the educational "fair use" provisions of U.S. copyright acts.
"He Reigns" was performed by the Australian Christian rock band Newsboys. It was written by Peter Furler and Steve Taylor and released in 2003 as part of the album "Adoration: The Worship Album." The song became a major hit in the Christian music scene, reaching the top of various Christian music charts. It became a staple in contemporary worship services.
The lyrics of "He Reigns" celebrate God's sovereignty and emphasize the unity of believers around the world, regardless of differences in language or culture. The song's catchy melody and uplifting message have made it a favorite among Christian audiences, and it continues to be performed and sung in churches worldwide.