The Church Hymnary (3rd Ed.) ‎#10

10. Christ is made the sure foundation

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

2 To this temple, where we call thee,
Come, O Lord of Hosts, today:
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 the to gain,
What they gain from thee for ever
With the blessed to retain,
And hereafter in thy glory
Evermore with thee to reign.

4 Laud and honour to the Father,
Laud and honour to the Son,
Laud and honour to the Spirit,
Ever Three and ever One,
One in might, and One in glory,
While unending ages run.

Amen.

Text Information

• First Line: Christ is made the sure foundation
• Translator: John Mason Neale, 1818-66 (altered)
• Meter: 8787 87
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1973
• Topic: Approach to God: The House of God
• Source: 7th or 8th century

Tune Information

• Name: WESTMINSTER ABBEY (BELVILLE)
• Composer: Purcell
• Arranger: Ernest Hawkins, 1802-58
• Meter: 8787 87
• Key: B♭ Major
• Source: From the concluding Alleluias in a Purcell anthem; Arr.: The Psalmist, 1842