194. Christ, Thou art the sure foundation

1 Christ, Thou art the sure foundation,
Thou 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.

2 To this temple, where we call Thee,
Come, O Lord of hosts, to day!
With Thy wonted loving-kindness
Hear Thy servants as they pray;
And Thy fullest benediction
Shed within these 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.

Text Information
First Line: Christ, Thou art the sure foundation
Meter: 8, 7, 8, 7, 8, 7.
Language: English
Publication Date: 1898
Topic: Christ: Corner-stone; Corner-Stone Laying; Dedication of a Church
Notes: Latin, 6th or 7th Cent. Tr. J. M. Neale.
Tune Information
Name: HERE BEHOLD ME, KING OF GLORY
Meter: 8, 7, 8, 7, 8, 7.
Key: D Major
Source: Darmst. Gesangbuch. 1698
Notes: Norwegian tune name: [Jeg er rede til at bede.]



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