Christian Worship ‎#920

920. Christ Is Made the Sure Foundation

1 Christ is made the sure foundation,
Christ, our head and cornerstone,
chosen of the Lord and precious,
binding all the Church in one;
holy Zion’s help forever
and our confidence alone.

2 To this temple, where we call you,
come, O Lord of hosts, and stay;
come with all your lovingkindness,
hear your people as they pray;
and your fullest benediction
speak within these walls today.

3 Grant, we pray, to all your faithful
all the gifts they ask to gain;
what they gain from you forever
with the blessed to retain;
And hereafter in your glory
evermore with you to reign.

4 Praise and honor to the Father,
praise and honor to the Son,
praise and honor to the Spirit,
ever three and ever one:
one in might and one in glory
while unending ages run!

Text Information

• First Line: Christ is made the sure foundation
• Title: Christ Is Made the Sure Foundation
• Translator: John Mason Neale, 1818-1866 (abr., alt.)
• Meter: 87 87 87
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 2021
• Scripture:
  Isaiah 28:16
  ;
  Ephesians 2:20-22
  ;
  1 Kings 8:27-30
• Topic: Opening of Service
• Source: Latin, c. 8th cent., abr.
• Copyright: Public Domain

Tune Information

• Name: WESTMINSTER ABBEY
• Composer: Henry Purcell, 1659-1695 (adapt.)
• Meter: 87 87 87
• Key: G Major or modal
• Copyright: Public Domain