Doctor Watts's Imitation of the Psalms of David ‎#CXVIIIc

CXVIIIc. Christ the Foundation of the Church

1 Behold the sure foundation stone
Which GOD in Zion lays,
To build our heavrnly hopes upon,
And his eternal praise.

2 Chosen of God, to sinners dear,
And saints adore the name,
They trust their whole salvation here,
Nor shall they 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 tho' the gates of hell withstood?
Yet must this building rise:
'Tis thy own work, Almighty GOD,
And wondrous in our eyes.

Text Information

• First Line: Behold the sure foundation stone
• Title: Christ the Foundation of the Church
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1785
• Scripture:
  Psalm 118:22-23
• Notes: Third Part

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