Together in Song ‎#432

432. Christ is made the sure foundation

1 Christ is made the sure foundation,
Christ the head and cornerstone,
chosen by the Lord, and precious,
binding all the church in one,
holy Zion's help for ever,
and her confidence alone.

2 All that dedicated city,
dearly loved of God on high,
in exultant jubilation
pours perpetual melody;
God the Three in One adoring,
praising him eternally.

3 Here among us, where we call you
come, O Lord our God, today;
with your gentle lovingkindness
hear your people as we pray,
and your fullest benediction
pour upon us here today.

4 Here bestow on all your people
what we ask of you to gain,
what we gain from you for ever
with the blessèd to retain,
and hereafter in your glory
evermore with you to reign.

5 Praise and honour to the Father,
praise and honour to the Son,
praise and honour to the Spirit,
ever Three and ever One,
one in might and one in glory
while eternal ages run.

Text Information

• First Line: Christ is made the sure foundation
• Translator: John Mason Neale, 1818-66 (alt.)
• Meter: 87.87.87
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1999
• Scripture:
  1 Corinthians 3:11-15
  ;
  1 Kings 7:22-51
  ;
  1 Peter 2:1-8
  ;
  2 Chronicles 6:12-40
  ;
  Ephesians 2:18-22
  ;
  Psalm 46
  ;
  Revelation 20:1-6
  ;
  Revelation 21:1-4
• Topic: Anniversary of a Church; Festal Joy; Intercession of the Church; Jerusalem; People of God; Saints Days and Holy Days: St Peter; Saints Days and Holy Days: St Simon and St Luke; Worship: Earthly and Heavenly; Worship: Processional Entrance
• Source: Urbs beata Hierusalem, Latin, c. 7th cent.

Tune Information

• Name: WESTMINSTER ABBEY
• Composer: Henry Purcell, 1659-95
• Adapter: Ernest Hawkins, 1802-58
• Meter: 87.87.87
• Key: A♭ Major
• Source: Adapted from an anthem