Complete Anglican Hymns Old and New ‎#106

106. City of God, how broad and far

1 City of God, how broad and far
outspread thy walls sublime!
Thy free and loyal people are
of ev'ry age and clime.

2 One holy Church, one mighty throng,
one steadfast, high intent;
one working band, one harvest-song,
one King omnipotent.

3 How purely hath thy speech come down
from earth's primeval youth!
How grandly hath thine empire grown
of freedom, love, and truth!

4 How gleam thy watch-fires through the night
with never-fainting ray!
How rise thy tow'rs, serene and bright,
to meet the dawning day!

5 In vain the surge's angry shock,
in vain the drifting sands:
unharmed upon th'eternal Rock
th'eternal city stands.

Text Information

• First Line: City of God, how broad and far
• Title: City of God, how broad and far
• Author: Samuel Johnson, 1822-1882 (alt.)
• Meter: CM
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 2000
• Scripture:
  Psalm 87:1-3
  ;
  Revelation 21:10
• Topic: Christian unity; Year A: Dedication Festival; Year C: Easter 6

Tune Information

• Name: RICHMOND
• Composer: Thomas Haweis, 1734-1820 (adapt.)
• Meter: CM
• Key: G Major
• Notes: A lower setting will be found at No. 171