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268. Christ is made the sure foundation

Thus saith the Lord God, Behold, I lay in Zion for a foundation a stone, a tried stone, a precious corner stone, a sure foundation ... Isaiah 28:16

Anon, Latin, 7th century
Tr. by John Mason Neale, 1851
Alt. in Hymns Ancient and Modern, 1861


Regent Square 8.7.8.7.8.7.
Henry Smart, 1867

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  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 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 One in Three adoring

    In glad hymns eternally.

  3. To this temple, where we call thee,

    Come, O Lord of hosts today:

    With thy wonted lovingkindness

    Hear thy people as they pray;

    And thy fullest benediction

    Shed within its walls alway.

  4. Here vouchsafe to all thy servants

    What they ask of thee to gain,

    What they gain from thee for ever

    With the blessed to retain,

    And hereafter in thy glory

    Evermore with thee to reign.

  5. Laud and honor to the Father,

    Laud and honor to the Son,

    Laud and honor to the Spirit,

    Ever Three and ever One,

    One in might, and One in glory,

    While unending ages run.

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