Christian Hymns ‎#67

67. Behold the sure Foundation Stone

1 Behold the sure Foundation Stone
Which God in Zion lays,
To build our heavenly hopes upon,
And His eternal praise,
And His eternal praise.

2 Chosen of God, to sinners dear,
And saints adore the name;
They trust their whole salvation here,
Nor shall they suffer shame,
Nor shall they suffer shame.

3 The foolish builders, scribe and priest,
Reject it with disdain;
Yet on this Rock the Church shall rest,
And envy rage in vain,
And envy rage in vain.

4 What though the gates of hell withstood:
Yet must this building rise:
’Tis Thine own work, Almighty God,
And wondrous in our eyes,
And wondrous in our eyes.

Text Information

• First Line: Behold the sure Foundation Stone
• Meter: C. M.
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1898
• Topic: Church: Rock-built and secure; Corner-Stone Laying
• Notes: I. Watts, 1719.

Tune Information

• Name: ARISE, ALL WHO ON EARTH DO DWELL
• Composer: N. Hermann, 1554 (1554)
• Meter: C. M.
• Key: E♭ Major
• Notes: Norwegian tune name: Op alle, som paa Jorden bor