With One Voice ‎#747

747. Christ Is Made the Sure Foundation

1. Christ is made the sure foundation,
Christ the head and cornerstone,
chosen of the Lord and precious,
binding all the church in one;
Holy Zion's help forever,
and her confidence alone.

2. To this temple, where we call you,
come, O Lord of Hosts and stay;
With all your loving-kindness
hear you people as they pray,
and your fullest benediction
shed within its 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 thee 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
• Translator: John M. Neale, 1818-1866 (alt.)
• Meter: 8 7 8 7 8 7
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 2000
• Scripture:
  Psalm 118:21-24
  ;
  Ephesians 2:13-22
  ;
  1 Peter 2:4-10
• Topic: Reformation Day; Community in Christ
• Source: Latin hymn, c. 7th century

Tune Information

• Name: WESTMINSTER ABBEY
• Composer: Henry Purcell, 1659-1695
• Arranger: Ernest Hawkins, 1802-1868
• Meter: 8 7 8 7 8 7
• Key: G Major