920. 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, and stay;
come with all your lovingkindness,
hear your people as they pray;
and your fullest benediction
speak within these 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 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
Translator: John Mason Neale, 1818-1866 (abr., alt.)
Meter: 87 87 87
Language: English
Publication Date: 2021
Scripture: ; ;
Topic: Opening of Service
Source: Latin, c. 8th cent., abr.
Copyright: Public Domain
Tune Information
Name: WESTMINSTER ABBEY
Composer: Henry Purcell, 1659-1695 (adapt.)
Meter: 87 87 87
Key: G Major or modal
Copyright: Public Domain



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