Service Book and Hymnal of the Lutheran Church in America ‎#330a

330a. 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 - 82
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1958
• Topic: 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

Tune Information

• Name: RICHMOND (CHESTERFIELD)
• Composer: Thomas Haweis, 1734 - 1820
• Meter: C. M.
• Key: G Major