The Worshipbook ‎#530

530. O Where Are Kings and Empires Now

1 O where are kings and empires now
Of old that went and came?
But, Lord, your 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
Your 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.

Amen.

Text Information

• First Line: O where are kings and empires now
• Title: O Where Are Kings and Empires Now
• Author: Arthur Cleveland Coxe (1839, alt.)
• Meter: C.M.
• Publication Date: 1972
• Scripture:
  Exodus 15:2
• Topic: Service for the Lord's Day: After Creed; Other Observances: Mission; Other Observances: Reformation Day

Tune Information

• Name: ST. ANNE
• Composer (attributed to): William Croft (1708)
• Meter: C.M.
• Key: C Major