Book of Worship with Hymns and Tunes ‎#293

293. Christ, Thou art the sure Foundation

1 Christ, Thou art the sure Foundation,
Thou the Head and Cornerstone;
Chosen of the Lord, and precious,
Binding all the Church in one;
Thou Thy Zion's help forever,
And her confidence alone.

2 To this temple, where we call Thee,
Come, O Lord of Hosts, to-day!
With Thy wonted loving kindness
Hear Thy servants as they pray,
And Thy fullest benediction
Shed within its walls alway.

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

4 Praise and honor to the Father,
Praise and honor to the Son,
Praise and honor to the Spirit,
Ever Three and ever One;
One in might, and one in glory,
While eternal ages run.

Amen.

Text Information

• First Line: Christ, Thou art the sure Foundation
• Author: John M. Neale (1851)
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1899
• Topic: Christ: Foundation; Church: Foundation of; Churches: Corner-Stone laying; Churches: Erection

Tune Information

• Name: REGENT SQUARE
• Composer: Henry Smart
• Meter: 8s, 7s 6l.