RitualSong (2nd ed.) ‎#852

852. 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 bright array.

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: 2016
• Topic: Church
• Source: 11th C.

Tune Information

• Name: WESTMINSTER ABBEY
• Composer: Henry Purcell, 1658-1695 (adapt.)
• Adapter: Ernest Hawkins, 1807-1868
• Meter: 8 7 8 7 8 7
• Key: G Major or modal