Author: John Mason Neale, 1818-1866 Meter: 8.7.8.7.8.7 Appears in 289 hymnals Scripture: Numbers 6:22-27 Lyrics: 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
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 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! Topics: The Church; Doxologies; Elements of Worship Opening of Worship: Called And Gathered Used With Tune: WESTMINSTER ABBEY Text Sources: Latin, ca. 8th c.
Christ Is Made the Sure Foundation