Psalms, carefully suited to the Christian worship in the United States of America ‎#242b

242b. Christ the foundation of the church

1 Behold the sure foundation stone
Which God in Zion lays,
To build our heav'nly 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 wond'rous in our eyes.

Text Information

• First Line: Behold the sure foundation stone
• Title: Christ the foundation of the church
• Meter: Common Metre
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1791
• Scripture:
  Psalm 118:22-23
• Notes: Now Public Domain. Third part

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