African Methodist Episcopal Church Hymnal ‎#518

518. Christ Is Made the Sure Foundation

1 Christ is made the sure foundation,
Christ the head and cornerstone,
Chosen of the Lord and precious,
Binding all the Church in one;
Holy Zion’s help for ever,
And her confidence alone.

2 All that dedicated city,
Dearly loved of God on high,
In exultant jubilation
Pours perpetual melody:
God the One in Three adoring,
In glad hymns eternally.

3 To this temple, where we call Thee,
Come, O Lord of hosts, to day!
With Thy wonted lovingkindness
Hear Thy people as they pray:
And Thy fullest benediction
Shed within its walls alway.

4 Here vouchsafe to all Thy servants
What they ask of Thee to gain:
What they gain from Thee forever
With the blessed to retain,
And hereafter in Thy glory
Evermore with Thee to reign.

Text Information

• First Line: Christ is made the sure foundation
• Title: Christ Is Made the Sure Foundation
• Translator: John M. Neale, 1818-1866
• Meter: 87.87.87.
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 2011
• Scripture:
  Ephesians 2:20-22
• Topic: The Living Church: The Church; Church; Cornerstone; Zion
• Source: Latin, c. 7th Century

Tune Information

• Name: REGENT SQUARE
• Composer: Henry Smart, 1813-1879
• Meter: 87.87.87.
• Key: B♭ Major