CPWI Hymnal ‎#302

302. City of God, how broad and far

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 the eternal Rock
the eternal city stands.

Text Information

• First Line: City of God, how broad and far
• Author: Samuel Johnson, 1822-1882
• Meter: C.M.
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 2010
• Topic: General Hymns: Church/Fellowship/Mission

Tune Information

• Name: RICHMOND
• Composer: Thomas Haweis, 1734-1820
• Adapter: Samuel Webbe, the elder, 1740-1816
• Meter: C.M.
• Key: F Major
• Notes: A higher setting of RICHMOND is found at 367