Common Praise ‎#400

400. 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 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.

Text Information

• First Line: City of God, how broad and far
• Author: Samuel Johnson, 1822-1882
• Meter: CM
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 2000
• Scripture:
  Ephesians 4:4-6
  ;
  Matthew 7:24-25
  ;
  Psalm 48:1
  ;
  Psalm 48:12-14
• Topic: Proper 4: Year A; Proper 24: Year A; The City

Tune Information

• Name: RICHMOND
• Composer: Thomas Haweis, 1734-1820
• Harmonizer: S. Webbe the younger, c. 1770-1843
• Meter: CM
• Key: G Major