Church Book ‎#264

264. Behold the sure Foundation Stone

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,
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 though the gates of hell withstood,
Yet must this Building rise:
'Tis Thine own work, almighty God,
And wondrous in our eyes.

Text Information

• First Line: Behold the sure Foundation Stone
• Author: Watts (1719)
• Meter: C. M.
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1890
• Scripture:
  Psalm 118
• Topic: The Church; The Church: Her Foundation and Nature
• Notes: Now Public Domain. Alternate tune: #227 or #529

Tune Information

• Name: ST. ETHELDREDA
• Meter: C. M.
• Key: F Major
• Notes: Now Public Domain. Composer from index: Dr. Turton, 1860