The Hymnal of The Evangelical United Brethren Church ‎#319

319. 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 th'Eternal Rock
Th'eternal city stands.

Amen.

Text Information

• First Line: City of God, how broad and far
• Title: City of God, How Broad and Far
• Author: Samuel Johnson (1860)
• Meter: C. M.
• Publication Date: 1957
• Scripture:
  Psalm 48:2
  ;
  Psalm 48:8
  ;
  Psalm 48:12

Tune Information

• Name: GRÄFENBERG
• Meter: C. M.
• Key: F Major
• Source: J. Crüger's "Praxis Pietatis Melica," 1653