487. A growing kingdom

1 Oh, where are kings and empires now,
Of old that went and came?
But, Lord, thy church is praying yet,
A thousand years the same.

2 We mark her goodly battlements,
And her foundations strong;
We hear within the solemn voice
Of her unending song.

3 For not like kingdoms of the world
Thy holy church, O God!
Though earthquake shocks are threatening her,
And tempests are abroad;--

4 Unshaken as eternal hills,
Immovable she stands,
A mountain that shall fill the earth,
A house not made by hands.

Text Information
First Line: Oh, where are the kings and empires now
Title: A growing kingdom
Author: Arthur C. Coxe
Language: English
Publication Date: 1888
Scripture: ; ;
Topic: Christ: Corner-stone; Church: Institutions of; Communion of Saints: At Lord's Table (1 more...)
Tune Information
Name: ST. ANN'S
Composer: W. Croft
Meter: C. M.
Key: D Major



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