CPWI Hymnal ‎#728

728. Christ is made the sure foundation

PART TWO -
5 Christ is made the sure foundation,
Christ the Head and cornerstone,
chosen of the Lord, and precious,
binding all the church in one,
Holy Sion's help for ever,
and her confidence alone.

6 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.

PART THREE -
7 To this temple, where we call thee,
come, O Lord of Hosts, today;
with thy wonted lovingkindness
hear thy servants as they pray,
and thy fullest benediction
shed within its walls alway.

8 Here vouchsafe to all thy servants
what they ask of thee to gain,
what they gain from thee for ever
with the blessèd to retain,
and hereafter in thy glory
evermore with thee to reign.

DOXOLOGY: [To be sung at the end of any part.]
Laud and honour to the Father,
laud and honour to the Son,
laud and honour to the Spirit,
ever Three, and ever One,
consubstantial, co-eternal,
while unending ages run.

Text Information

• First Line: Christ is made the sure foundation
• Author: Anonymous
• Translator: John Mason Neale, 1818-1866 (alt.)
• Meter: 8.7.8.7.8.7
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 2010
• Scripture:
  Ephesians 2:20-21
• Topic: Sacraments and Other Occasions: Dedication Festival
• Source: before 9th century, Latin

Tune Information

• Name: WESTMINTER ABBEY
• Composer: Henry Purcell, 1659-1695
• Meter: 8.7.8.7.8.7
• Key: B♭ Major