Rejoice in the Lord ‎#392

392. 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 thee,
come, O Lord of hosts today:
with thy wonted lovingkindness,
hear thy people as they pray,
and thy fullest benediction
shed within its walls for aye.

3 Here vouchsafe to all thy servants
what they ask of thee to gain,
what they gain from thee for ever,
with the blessed to retain,
and hereafter in thy glory
evermore with thee to reign.

4 Laud and honor to the Father,
laud and honor to the Son,
laud and honor to the Spirit,
ever three and ever One,
one in might and one in glory,
while unending ages run.

Text Information

• First Line: Christ is made the sure foundation
• Title: Christ Is Made the Sure Foundation
• Translator: J. M. Neale (1851)
• Meter: 8.7.8.7.8.7
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1985
• Scripture:
  Psalm 118:22
  ;
  Matthew 21:42
  ;
  Mark 12:10
  ;
  Luke 20:17
  ;
  Acts 4:11
  ;
  1 Corinthians 3:11
  ;
  1 Peter 2:7
• Topic: Church: Anniversaries and Dedications; Cornerstone Laying; Processional Hymns; Hymns with Descants
• Source: Angularis fundamentum, Latin, 7th century

Tune Information

• Name: WESTMINSTER ABBEY
• Composer: Henry Purcell
• Meter: 8.7.8.7.8.7
• Key: G Major