Author: Samuel Johnson (1822-1882) Hymnal: Ancient and Modern #613 (2013) Meter: 8.6.8.6 Hymnal Title: Ancient and Modern 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 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. Topics: Church nature of; Church Universal; Proper 4 Year A Scripture: Psalm 87:1-3 Languages: English Tune Title: RICHMOND
City of God, how broad and far