133. THE CITY OF GOD
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Author: Johann Andreas Cramer (1723-1788)
Composer: Leonard D. Huffstutler, 1940 (1887-1977)
Author: Johann Andreas Cramer (1723-1788)
Composer: Leonard D. Huffstutler, 1940 (1887-1977)
1. Triumph, O Thou city fair,
Which the Saviour does prepare
For the righteous fold so pure!
They are ever kept secure.
2. Though the enemies assail,
Fearless shall Thy flock prevail,
For the Lord of glory bright
Gives thee liberty and light.
3. Doth the nations’ wrath increase?
Let them rage--bear thou in peace!
Suffer in a patient mood;
Bleed! for fruitful is thy blood!
4. All thy foes the Lord pursues,
Till at length He all subdues,
Lays the world beneath His yoke,
Who His vengeance did provoke.
5. He who will not to Thee turn,
And Thy pard’ning graces spurn,
Shall not see Thy glory bright,
But great woe and endless night.
6. “Jesus lives!” my song shall be.
He upholds and comforts me.
Though all hell oppose my ways,
God defends me. Him I’ll praise!
7. And Thy fold in one accord
Worships Thee, our King and Lord!
When the storms are raging sore,
Be our refuge evermore!
Which the Saviour does prepare
For the righteous fold so pure!
They are ever kept secure.
2. Though the enemies assail,
Fearless shall Thy flock prevail,
For the Lord of glory bright
Gives thee liberty and light.
3. Doth the nations’ wrath increase?
Let them rage--bear thou in peace!
Suffer in a patient mood;
Bleed! for fruitful is thy blood!
4. All thy foes the Lord pursues,
Till at length He all subdues,
Lays the world beneath His yoke,
Who His vengeance did provoke.
5. He who will not to Thee turn,
And Thy pard’ning graces spurn,
Shall not see Thy glory bright,
But great woe and endless night.
6. “Jesus lives!” my song shall be.
He upholds and comforts me.
Though all hell oppose my ways,
God defends me. Him I’ll praise!
7. And Thy fold in one accord
Worships Thee, our King and Lord!
When the storms are raging sore,
Be our refuge evermore!