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Author: Arthur Cleveland Coxe Hymnal: The Hymnal and Order of Service #270 (1926) Meter: 8.6.8.6 First Line: O where are kings and empires now Lyrics: 1 O 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.
Amen.
Topics: The Church General Languages: English Tune Title: WILTSHIRE
O Where Are Kings and Empires Now?