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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 primaeval 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.
Source: Ancient and Modern: hymns and songs for refreshing worship #613
First Line: | City of God, how broad and far |
Title: | The City of God |
Author: | Samuel Johnson (1860) |
Meter: | 8.6.8.6 |
Language: | English |
Copyright: | Public Domain |