Concordia ‎#97

97. 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 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 One in Thee adoring
In glad hymns eternally.

3 To this temple, where we call Thee,
Come, O Lord of hosts, 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 for ever
With the blessed to retain,
And hereafter in Thy glory
Evermore with Thee to reign.

Text Information

• First Line: Christ is made the sure foundation
• Title: Christ is Made the Sure Foundation
• Author: J. M. Neale (1851)
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1918
• Topic: Church Festivals: Reformation; The Church; New Year
• Source: Anon., Latin, 6th or 7th century

Tune Information

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