Author: John Mason Neale Meter: 8.7.8.7.8.7 Appears in 289 hymnals Scripture: Psalm 18:6 Lyrics: 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 our confidence alone.
2 To this temple, where we call you,
come, O Lord of hosts, and stay;
come, with all your loving-kindness;
hear your people as we pray,
and your fullest benediction
shed within these walls today.
3 Here bestow on all your servants
what they seek from 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 Laud and honor to the Father,
laud and honor to the Son,
laud and honor to the Spirit,
ever three and ever one:
one in might and one in glory
while unending ages run! Topics: Christian Year All Saints; The Church; Eternal Life; Gathering; Teaching/Education; The Triune God Used With Tune: WESTMINSTER ABBEY Text Sources: Latin, 7th cent.
Christ Is Made the Sure Foundation