Author: Samuel Johnson, 1822 - 82 Hymnal: Service Book and Hymnal of the Lutheran Church in America #330a (1958) Lyrics: 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.
Topics: The Church The People of God; The Church The House of God; The Propagation of the Gospel; City, Nation, World; Church Life and Work The Kingdom of God Languages: English Tune Title: RICHMOND (CHESTERFIELD)
City of God, how broad and far