The Psalms and Hymns of Isaac Watts ‎#Ps.260

Ps.260. Psalm 118 Part 3

Behold the sure foundation-stone
Which God in Zion lays,
To build our heav'nly hopes upon,
And his eternal praise.

Chosen of God, to sinners dear,
And saints adore the name;
They trust their whole salvation here,
Nor shall they suffer shame.

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

What though 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: Psalm 118 Part 3
• Author: Isaac Watts
• Meter: C. M.
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1806
• Scripture:
  Psalm 118:22-23
• Topic: Deliverance: from death; Praise: for eminent deliverances; Lord's day: psalm; Public: praise for private mercies; Thanks: public, for private mercies; Hosanna: for the Lord's day; Christ: his resurrection on the Lord's day; Christ: the church's foundation; Church: built on Jesus Christ; Deliverance: from tumult; Tumult: deliverance from it
• Notes: Now Public Domain.

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