Reformed Press Hymnal ‎#278

278. Behold The Sure Foundation Stone

1 Behold the sure Foundation stone
Which God in Zion lays,
To build our heav’nly hopes upon
And His eternal praise.

2 Chosen of God, to sinners dear,
We now adore Thy name;
We trust our whole salvation here,
Nor can we suffer shame.

3 The foolish builders, scribe and priest,
Reject it with disdain;
Yet on this Rock the Church shall rest,
And envy rage in vain.

4 What tho' the gates of hell withstood,
Yet must this building rise;
’Tis Thine own work, Almighty God,
And wondrous in our eyes.

Text Information

• First Line: Behold the sure Foundation stone
• Title: Behold The Sure Foundation Stone
• Author: Rev. Isaac Watts
• Meter: C. M.
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1934

Tune Information

• Name: MANOAH
• Composer: Giacchino Rossini (arr.)
• Meter: C. M.
• Key: A♭ Major