432. Christ is made the sure foundation

1 Christ is made the sure foundation,
Christ the head and cornerstone,
chosen by the Lord, and precious,
binding all the church in one,
holy Zion's help for ever,
and her confidence alone.

2 All that dedicated city,
dearly loved of God on high,
in exultant jubilation
pours perpetual melody;
God the Three in One adoring,
praising him eternally.

3 Here among us, where we call you
come, O Lord our God, today;
with your gentle lovingkindness
hear your people as we pray,
and your fullest benediction
pour upon us here today.

4 Here bestow on all your people
what we ask of you to gain,
what we gain from you for ever
with the blessèd to retain,
and hereafter in your glory
evermore with you to reign.

5 Praise and honour to the Father,
praise and honour to the Son,
praise and honour to the Spirit,
ever Three and ever One,
one in might and one in glory
while eternal ages run.

Text Information
First Line: Christ is made the sure foundation
Translator: John Mason Neale, 1818-66 (alt.)
Meter: 87.87.87
Language: English
Publication Date: 1999
Scripture: ; ; ; ; ; ; ;
Topic: Anniversary of a Church; Festal Joy; Intercession of the Church (6 more...)
Source: Urbs beata Hierusalem, Latin, c. 7th cent.
Tune Information
Name: WESTMINSTER ABBEY
Composer: Henry Purcell, 1659-95
Adapter: Ernest Hawkins, 1802-58
Meter: 87.87.87
Key: A♭ Major
Source: Adapted from an anthem



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