The Celebration Hymnal

403

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 her confidence alone.  

2 To this temple, where we call Thee,  
Come, O Lord of hosts, today.  
With accustomed loving-kindness,  
Hear Thy people as they pray,  
And Thy fullest benediction  
Shed within its walls alway.  

3 Here vouchsafe to all Thy servants  
What they ask of Thee to gain,  
What they gain from Thee forever  
With the blessed to retain,  
And hereafter in Thy glory  
Evermore with Thee to reign.  

4 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.

MUSIC: Henry T. Smart
Theme: Adoration and Praise: Jesus Our Savior; Assurance and Trust; The Living Church: Nature and Foundation