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.
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First Line: | Behold the sure foundation stone |
Title: | Christ the Foundation of the Church |
Language: | English |
Publication Date: | 1785 |
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Notes: | Third Part |