242. 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 Sion’s help for ever,
And her confidence alone.

2 To this temple, where we call thee,
Come, O Lord of hosts, today;
With thy wonted loving-kindness
Hear thy people as they pray,
And thy fullest benediction
Shed within its walls alway. A-men.

3 Here vouchsafe to all thy servants
What they ask of thee to gain;
What they gain from thee for ever
With the blessèd to retain,
And hereafter in thy glory
Evermore with thee 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.

Amen.

Text Information
First Line: Christ is made the sure foundation
Translator: John Mason Neale, 1818-66
Language: English
Publication Date: 1958
Topic: The Church: The People of God; The Church: The House of God
Source: Latin Hymn, cir. VII cent.
Tune Information
Name: REGENT SQUARE
Composer: Henry Smart, 1813 - 79
Meter: 8 7, 8 7, 8 7.
Key: B♭ Major



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