City Of God, How Broad And Far

Samuel Johnson

5 Verses City Of God Unity Of Believers

Verse 1

City of God, how broad and far Outspread thy walls sublime! The true thy chartered freemen are Of every age and clime.

Verse 2

One holy Church, one army strong; One steadfast, high intent; One working band, one harvest song, One King omnipotent.

Verse 3

How purely hath thy speech come down From mans primeval youth! How grandly hath thine empire grown Of freedom, love and truth!

Verse 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!

Verse 5

In vain the surges angry shock, In vain the drifting sands; Unharmed upon the eternal Rock The eternal City stands.