Hymns for Today's Church (2nd ed.) ‎#559

559. Christ is made the sure foundation

Text Information

• First Line: Christ is made the sure foundation
• Translator: J. M. Neale (1818-1866)
• Meter: 8 7 8 7 8 7
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1987
• Scripture:
  1 Peter 2:4-6
• Topic: God's Church: Anniversary, Special Occasions; Doxologies; Epiphany 4, Revelation: The New Temple; Trinity Sunday: The Trinity; Pentecost 3: The Church's Confidence in Christ
• Source: from the Latin (c. seventh century)
• Copyright: Revision © Jubilate Hymns

Tune Information

• Name: WESTMINSTER ABBEY
• Composer: H. Purcell (1659-1695)
• Composer (descant): James Gillespie (born 1929)
• Meter: 8 7 8 7 8 7
• Key: A♭ Major
• Copyright: desc. © Church Society