Hymnal Supplement 1991 ‎#819

819. Christ Is Made The Sure Foundation

1 Christ is made the sure foundation,
Christ the head and cornerstone;
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 you,
Come, O Lord of hosts, today;
With your wonted loving-kindness
Hear our servants as they pray,
And our fullest benediction
Shed in all its bright array.

3 Grant, we pray, to all your people,
All the grace they ask to gain;
What they gain from you for ever
With the blessed to retain,
And hereafter in your glory
Evermore with you to reign.

Text Information

• First Line: Christ is made the sure foundation
• Title: Christ Is Made The Sure Foundation
• Latin Title: Angularis fundamentum
• Translator: John M. Neale, 1818-1866 (alt.)
• Meter: 8 7 8 7 8 7
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1991
• Scripture:
  Psalm 118:24
  ;
  Matthew 21:33-43
  ;
  John 2:13-25
  ;
  John 3:16
  ;
  1 Corinthians 3:11
  ;
  Ephesians 2:20-22
  ;
  1 Peter 2:4-10
• Topic: Affirmation of Baptism; Anniversary, Church; Church; Comfort; Community in Christ; Dedication of a Church; Eternal Life; Holy Baptism; Jesus Christ; Lent; Life, Everlasting; Love of God for Us; Praise, Adoration; Trust; Unity; Witness
• Source: Latin, 11th C.

Tune Information

• Name: WESTMINSTER ABBEY
• Composer: Henry Purcell, 1659-1695 (adapt.)
• Meter: 8 7 8 7 8 7
• Key: G Major
• Source: Adapted from an anthem of Purcell