Lutheran Book of Worship ‎#367

367. 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 loving-kindness,
Hear your people as they pray;
And your fullest benediction
Shed within its 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 M. Neale, 1818-1866 (alt.)
• Meter: 87 87 87
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1978
• Topic: Community in Christ; Pentecost 5 (Year C); Church Building; Dedication of a Church; Education
• Source: Latin hymn, c. 7th cent.

Tune Information

• Name: EDEN CHURCH
• Composer: Dale Wood, b. 1934
• Meter: 87 87 87
• Key: c minor
• Source: "Christ Is Made the Sure Foundation"
• Copyright: © Schmitt, Hall, and McCleary Co.