Doctor Watts's imitation of the Psalms of David, to which is added a collection of hymns; the whole applied to the state of the Christian Church in general (3rd ed.) ‎#207b

207b. Christ the foundation of the Church

1 Behold the sure foundation stone
Which God in Zion lays,
To build our heaernly hopes upon,
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.

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

4 What tho' the gates of hell withstood?
Yet must this building rise:
'Tis thy own work, Almighty God,
And wondrous in our eyes.

Text Information

• First Line: Behold the sure foundation stone
• Title: Christ the foundation of the Church
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1786
• Scripture:
  Psalm 118:22-23
• Topic: Children: made blessings; Christ: the church's foundation; Christ: his resurrection on the Lord's day; Church: built on Jesus Christ; Deliverance: from death; Hosanna: for the Lord's day; Lord's day: psalm; Praise: for eminent Deliverance; Public Praise: for private Mercies; Public Thanks for private Mercies
• Notes: Third Part

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