Wartburg Hymnal ‎#221

221. 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 forever,
And her confidence alone.

2 All that dedicated city,
Dearly loved of God on high,
In exultant jubilation
Pours perpetual melody;
God the One in Three adoring
In glad hymns eternally.

3 To this temple, where we call Thee,
Come, O Lord of host, today;
With Thy wonted loving-kindness
Hear Thy people as they pray;
And Thy fullest benediction
Shed within its walls alway.

4 Here vouchsafe to all Thy servants,
What they ask of Thee to gain,
What they gain from Thee forever
With the blesséd to retain,
And hereafter in Thy glory
Evermore with Thee to reign.

5 Praise and honor to the Father,
Praise and honor to the Son,
Praise 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
• Translator: J. M. Neale
• Author: Anon.
• Publication Date: 1918
• Topic: Reformation, Church, Missions
• Notes: Tune: REGENT SQUARE

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