CXVIIIb | The Psalms of David#CXVIIIc | CXVIIId |
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 wondrous in our eyes.
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First Line: | Behold the sure foundation-stone |
Title: | CHRIST the Foundation of his Church |
Meter: | Common Metre |
Language: | English |
Publication Date: | 1780 |