583. 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 brightest ray.

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: 2018
Scripture: ; ; ; ;
Topic: The Gospel in the Christian Life: The Church and Communion of the Saints; Blessing; Christian unity (9 more...)
Tune Information
Name: WESTMINSTER ABBEY
Composer: Henry Purcell, 1659-1695 (adapt.)
Adapter: Ernest Hawkins, 1807-1868
Meter: 8 7 8 7 8 7
Key: G Major or modal



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