852. 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 bright array.

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: 2016
Topic: Church
Source: 11th C.
Tune Information
Name: WESTMINSTER ABBEY
Composer: Henry Purcell, 1658-1695 (adapt.)
Adapter: Ernest Hawkins, 1807-1868
Meter: 8 7 8 7 8 7
Key: G Major or modal



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