Christ is made the
sure foundation |
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Tune: |
Westminster Abbey (Belville) |
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Metre: |
8787 87 |
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Christ
is made the sure foundation,
Christ
the head and corner-stone,
Chosen
of the Lord, and precious,
Binding
all the Church in one,
Holy
Zion
’s help for ever,
And
her confidence alone.
To
this temple, where we call thee,
Come,
O Lord of Hosts, today:
With
thy wonted loving-kindness,
Hear
thy servants as they pray,
And
thy fullest benediction
Shed
within its walls always.
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.
Laud
and honour to the Father,
Laud
and honour to the Son,
Laud
and honour to the Spirit,
Ever
three and ever One,
One
in might and One in glory,
While
unending ages run.
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