The Hymnal ‎#474

474. Founded on Thee, our only Lord

1 Founded on Thee, our only Lord,
On Thee, the everlasting Rock,
Thy Church shall stand as stands Thy word,
Nor fear the storm, nor dread the shock.

2 For Thee our waiting spirits yearn,
For Thee this house of praise we rear;
To Thee with longing hearts we turn;
Come, fix Thy glorious presence here.

3 Come, with Thy Spirit and Thy power,
The Conqueror, once the Crucified;
Our God, our Strength, our King, our Tower,
Here plant Thy throne, and here abide.

4 Accept the work our hands have wrought;
Accept, O God, this earthly shrine;
Be Thou our Rock, our Life, our Thought,
And we, as living temples, Thine.

Amen.

Text Information

• First Line: Founded on Thee, our only Lord
• Author: Rev. Samuel F. Smith (1894)
• Meter: L. M.
• Publication Date: 1950
• Topic: Special Seasons and Services: Dedication Services: Church; Dedication Services

Tune Information

• Name: MENDON
• Arranger: Samuel Dyer (1828)
• Meter: L. M.
• Key: B♭ Major
• Source: German melody