One Lord, One Faith, One Baptism ‎#583

583. 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, today;
With your steadfast loving kindness,
Hear Your servants as they pray;
And Your fullest benediction
Shed in all its brightest ray.

3 Here bestow on all Your servants
What they ask of You 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
• Latin Title: Angularis fundamentum
• Translator: John M. Neale, 1818-1866 (alt.)
• Meter: 8 7 8 7 8 7
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 2018
• Scripture:
  Psalm 118:22
  ;
  Matthew 21:33-43
  ;
  1 Corinthians 3:11
  ;
  Ephesians 2:20-22
  ;
  1 Peter 2:4-6
• Topic: The Gospel in the Christian Life: The Church and Communion of the Saints; Blessing; Christian unity; Church; Church: Gathered for worship; Communion of Saints; Love Of God; Hope; Petition; Praise; Prayer; Trust

Tune Information

• Name: WESTMINSTER ABBEY
• Composer: Henry Purcell, 1659-1695 (adapt.)
• Adapter: Ernest Hawkins, 1807-1868
• Meter: 8 7 8 7 8 7
• Key: G Major or modal