One in Faith ‎#664

664. 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 Zion's help forever,
And our confidence alone.

2 To this temple where we call you,
Come, O Lord of hosts, today;
With accustomed loving kindness
Hear your servants as they pray,
And your fullest benediction
Shed within its walls always.

3 Here vouchsafe to 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
• Translator: John M. Neale, 1818-1866
• Meter: 87 87 87
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 2015
• Topic: Church
• Source: 7th or 8th cent.

Tune Information

• Name: REGENT SQUARE
• Composer: Henry T. Smart, 1813-1879
• Meter: 87 87 87
• Key: A Major