Gather Comprehensive ‎#662

662. 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 forever,
And her confidence alone.

2 To this temple, where we call you,
Come, O Lord of hosts, today;
With your wonted lovingkindness
Hear your servants as they pray.
And your fullest benediction
Shed in all its bright array.

3 Grant, we pray, to all your people,
All the grace they ask to gain;
What they gain from you forever
With the blessèd to retain,
And hereafter in your glory
Evermore with you to reign.

Text Information

• First Line: Christ is made the sure foundation
• Title: Christ Is Made the Sure Foundation
• Latin Title: Angeularis fundamentum
• Translator: John M. Neale, 1818-1866 (alt.)
• Meter: 8 7 8 7 8 7
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1994
• Scripture:
  Psalm 118:24
  ;
  Matthew 21:33-43
  ;
  John 2:13-25
  ;
  John 3:16
  ;
  1 Peter 2:4-6
• Source: 11th C.

Tune Information

• Name: ST. THOMAS
• Composer: John Wade, 1711-1786
• Meter: 8 7 8 7 8 7
• Key: D Major