Hymns for a Pilgrim People ‎#481

481. 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 Thee,
Come, O Lord of hosts, today!
With Thy wonted loving kindness
Hear Thy people as they pray;
And Thy fullest benediction
Shed within its walls alway.

3 Here vouchsafe to all Thy servants
What they ask of Thee to gain:
What they gain from Thee forever
With the blessed to retain,
And hereafter in Thy glory
Evermore with Thee to reign.

4 Laud and honor to the Father,
Laud and honor to the Son,
Laud and honor to the Spirit,
Ever Three and ever One;
One in might, and One in glory,
While unending ages run.

Amen.

Text Information

• First Line: Christ is made the sure foundation
• Title: Christ Is Made the Sure Foundation
• Translator: John M. Neale, 1818-1866 (alt.)
• Meter: 8.7.8.7.8.7
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 2007
• Scripture:
  1 Corinthians 3:11
• Topic: Adoration and Praise; Assurance; Blessing; Church; Comfort; Ecumenism / Interfaith; Hope; Love; Opening of Worship; Trinity
• Source: Latin, 7th C.

Tune Information

• Name: REGENT SQUARE
• Composer: Henry T. Smart, 1813-1879
• Meter: 8.7.8.7.8.7
• Key: B♭ Major