Summary of “Oh, Magnify the Lord”

This triumphant and royal hymn exalts the Lord’s victory, sovereignty, and grace across three verses, paired with a beautiful, uplifting refrain.

• Verse 1 celebrates God’s triumph over darkness, portraying Him as the King of glory whose might reigns over creation.
• Verse 2 emphasizes His eternal throne, unshakable word, and power to defeat evil and offer hope.
• Verse 3 declares universal worship of the risen Lamb, now crowned King, with praise echoing through eternity.
• The Refrain (“Hallelujah, raise the strain…”) joyfully proclaims victorious love, urging all to lift a song of praise to the royal Savior whose grace abounds.

The hymn blends themes of divine majesty, redemption, and eternal reign, crafted in a traditional style with a soaring, melodic refrain

Verse 1
Oh, magnify the Lord with me,
His triumph reigns o’er land and sea,
The King of glory, crowned with 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 endless honor of His 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!