Complete Anglican Hymns Old and New ‎#97b

97b. 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 our confidence alone.

[2 To this temple, where we call you,
come, O Lord of hosts, and stay;
come, with all your loving-kindness;
hear your people as we pray,
and your fullest benediction
shed within these walls today.

3 Here bestow on all your servants
what they seek from you to gain;
what they gain from you, forever
with the blessed to retain;
and hereafter in your glory
evermore with you to reign.]

4 Praise and honour to the Father,
praise and honour to the Son,
praise and honour to the Spirit,
ever Three and ever One,
One in might and One in glory
while unending ages run.

Text Information

• First Line: Christ is made the sure foundation
• Title: Christ is made the sure foundation
• Latin Title: Urbs beata Jerusalem
• Translator: John Mason Neale, 1818-1866 (alt.)
• Meter: 87 87 87
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 2000
• Scripture:
  1 Corinthians 3:11
  ;
  1 Kings 8:30-40
  ;
  1 Peter 2:4-6
  ;
  Acts 4:11
  ;
  Ephesians 2:13-22
  ;
  Psalm 118:22
• Topic: Year A: Easter 5; Year A: Easter Day; Year A: Proper 3; Year A: Palm Sunday: Liturgy of the Palms; Year B: Dedication Festival; Year B: Easter 4; Year B: Easter Day; Year B: Palm Sunday: Liturgy of the Palms; Year B: Proper 11; Year C: Easter 2; Year C: Easter Day; Year C: Palm Sunday: Liturgy of the Palms; Christian unity; Grace and Providence
• Source: c. 7th century

Tune Information

• Name: REGENT SQUARE
• Composer: Henry Smart, 1813-1879
• Meter: 87 87 87
• Key: A Major
• Notes: A higher setting may be found at No. 225