The New Century Hymnal ‎#400

400. Christ Is Made the Sure Foundation

1 Christ is made the sure foundation,
Christ the head and cornerstone,
chosen of our Go, and precious,
binding all the Church in one;
Holy Zion's help for ever,
and our confidence alone.

2 To this temple, where we call you,
come, O God of Hosts, today!
With your constant, loving kindness
hear your people as they pray.
Give your fullest benediction:
grace to follow Christ the Way.

3 Here renew your servants' vision,
that by faith they may attain
peace and hope, renewed compassion,
strength to comfort those in pain,
Tears and grief transformed to gladness
in your everlasting reign.

Text Information

• First Line: Christ is made the sure foundation
• Title: Christ Is Made the Sure Foundation
• Adapter (st. 3): Thomas H. Troeger (1992)
• Translator: John Mason Neale (1851, alt.)
• Meter: 8.7.8.7.8.7.
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1995
• Scripture:
  1 Peter 2:4-7
  ;
  Ephesians 2:20-22
• Topic: Christian unity; Church: Anniversaries and Dedications; Church: Nature and Unity; Jesus Christ: Sovereignty and Reign; Year A: Epiphany 7; Year A: Easter 5; Year A: Proper 22; Year B: Proper 11
• Source: Latin, 6th-8th century
• Notes: Alternate tune: WESTMINSTER ABBEY

Tune Information

• Name: REGENT SQUARE
• Composer: Henry T. Smart (1867)
• Meter: 8.7.8.7.8.7.
• Key: B♭ Major