The Worshipbook ‎#325

325. 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 To this temple, where we call you,
Come, O Lord of Hosts, today!
With your wonted loving-kindness
Hear your people as they pray,
And your fullest benediction
Shed within its walls alway.

3 Here bestow on all your servants
What they ask of you to gain:
What they gain from you forever
With the blessed to retain,
And hereafter in your glory
Evermore with you 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.

Amen.

Text Information

• First Line: Christ is made the sure foundation
• Title: Christ Is Made the Sure Foundation
• Latin Title: Latin
• Translator: John Mason Neale (1851, alt. 1861, 1972)
• Meter: 8.7.8.7.8.7.
• Publication Date: 1972
• Scripture:
  Ephesians 2:19-21
• Topic: Service for the Lord's Day: Opening of Worship; Service for the Lord's Day: After Confession and Pardon; Service for the Lord's Day: After Old Testament Lesson; Service for the Lord's Day: Conclusion of Worship; Acts of the Church: The Marriage Service; Acts of the Church: Ordination; Acts of the Church: Installation; Christian Year: Lent; Christian Year: Pentecost; Christian Year: Trinity Sunday; Other Observances: Mission
• Source: Latin Hymn, ca. 7th century

Tune Information

• Name: REGENT SQUARE
• Composer: Henry Smart (1867)
• Meter: 8.7.8.7.8.7.
• Key: B♭ Major