The Hymnbook ‎#436

436. City of God

1 City of God, how broad and far
Outspread thy walls sublime!
The true thy chartered freemen are
Of every age and clime.

2 One holy Church, one army strong,
One steadfast high intent,
One working band, one harvest song,
One King omnipotent!

3 How purely hath thy speech come down
From man'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 towers, 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.

Amen.

Text Information

• First Line: City of God, how broad and far
• Title: City of God
• Author: Samuel Johnson (1860)
• Meter: C. M.
• Publication Date: 1955
• Scripture:
  Psalm 48:2
  ;
  Psalm 48:8
  ;
  Psalm 48:12
  ;
  Isaiah 26:1
• Topic: Church, The; Church, The: Church Triumphant; Dedication Services: Of a Church; Heritage; Unity

Tune Information

• Name: RICHMOND
• Composer: Thomas Haweis (1792)
• Arranger: S. Webbe, the younger (1770-1843)
• Meter: C. M.
• Key: F Major