Summary of “Victorious Love Shall Reign” (Six Verses)

This majestic hymn glorifies the Lord’s triumph, royal authority, and boundless grace across six verses, unified by a powerful, beautiful refrain.

• Verse 1 calls all to magnify the “King of kings and Lord of lords,” whose sovereign might banishes darkness with divine light.
• Verse 2 extols His secure throne and steadfast word, celebrating His victory over evil and the hope He provides.
• Verse 3 depicts universal worship of the Lamb-turned-King, whose mercy inspires endless praise.
• Verse 4 portrays His righteous rule, with angels and stars proclaiming His name as He restores the broken world.
• Verse 5 envisions His eternal glory—gates of pearl, streets of gold—where His victory redeems the past as the Alpha and Omega.
• Verse 6 rallies the faithful to proclaim the “King of kings,” the conquering Lord who leads and strengthens through all trials.
• The Refrain (“Hallelujah, raise the strain…”) resounds with joy, heralding victorious love, a heavenly song, and the royal Savior’s abundant grace.

The hymn weaves themes of divine sovereignty, redemption, and eternal triumph, enriched with vivid imagery and a soaring refrain, fit for a royal celebration.

Verse 1
Oh, magnify the King of kings,
And Lord of lords, His glory rings,
The sovereign One, enthroned in might,
Has shattered darkness with His light.

Refrain
Hallelujah, raise the strain,
Victorious love shall ever reign,
Lift high the song, let heaven resound,
The royal Savior’s grace abounds!

Verse 2
From heavens high, His throne secure,
His word is steadfast, strong, and pure,
The foe defeated, chains unbound,
In Him eternal hope is found.

Refrain
Hallelujah, raise the strain,
Victorious love shall ever reign,
Lift high the song, let heaven resound,
The royal Savior’s grace abounds!

Verse 3
All nations bow, all tongues confess,
His mercy flows, His name we bless,
The Lamb who died, now crowned as King,
Through endless ages we shall sing.

Refrain
Hallelujah, raise the strain,
Victorious love shall ever reign,
Lift high the song, let heaven resound,
The royal Savior’s grace abounds!

Verse 4
His scepter shines with righteous flame,
The stars and angels shout His name,
No power withstands His sovereign hand,
His reign restores the broken land.

Refrain
Hallelujah, raise the strain,
Victorious love shall ever reign,
Lift high the song, let heaven resound,
The royal Savior’s grace abounds!

Verse 5
The gates of pearl, the streets of gold,
His glory dawns, His tale retold,
The Alpha, Omega, First and Last,
His victory heals the shadowed past.

Refrain
Hallelujah, raise the strain,
Victorious love shall ever reign,
Lift high the song, let heaven resound,
The royal Savior’s grace abounds!

Verse 6
O saints arise, with joy proclaim,
The King of kings, the Lord’s great name,
Through storm and trial, He shall lead,
Our conquering Lord, our strength indeed.

Refrain
Hallelujah, raise the strain,
Victorious love shall ever reign,
Lift high the song, let heaven resound,
The royal Savior’s grace abounds!