A Selection of Hymns for Public Worship. In four parts (10th ed.) (Gadsby's Hymns) 141. Behold the sure foundation stone

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A Selection of Hymns for Public Worship. In four parts (10th ed.) (Gadsby's Hymns)‎#141

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Text:	Christ, the Foundation of the Church
Author:	Watts

141. Christ, the Foundation of the Church

Full Text

1 Behold the sure foundation stone
Which God in Zion lays,
To build our heavenly 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 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:	Christ, the Foundation of the Church
Author:	Watts
Meter:	C. M.
Language:	English
Publication Date:	1844
Topic:	Offices and Characters of Christ