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Text: | Christ Is Made the Sure Foundation |
Author: | John Mason Neale, 1818-66 |
Tune: | WESTMINSTER ABBEY |
Composer: | Henry Purcell, 1659-95 |
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 lovingkindness,
Hear Your people as they pray;
And Your fullest benediction
Shed within these 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 | |
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First Line: | Christ is made the sure foundation |
Title: | Christ Is Made the Sure Foundation |
Author: | John Mason Neale, 1818-66 (alt. ) |
Meter: | 87 87 87 |
Language: | English |
Publication Date: | 2006 |
Scripture: | ; ; ; |
Topic: | Beginning of Service |
Source: | Latin, c. 8th cent. |
Tune Information | |
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Name: | WESTMINSTER ABBEY |
Composer: | Henry Purcell, 1659-95 (adapt. ) |
Meter: | 87 87 87 |
Key: | G Major |
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