
Author: Watts Hymnal: The Voice of Praise #566 (1873) Meter: 8.6.8.6 Lyrics: 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,
We now adore thy Name;
We trust our whole salvation here,
Nor can we 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 thine own work, almighty God,
And wondrous in our eyes. Topics: The Christian Church Dedication; Laying a Corner-Stone Scripture: Psalm 118:22
Behold the sure Foundation-stone