The Lutheran Hymnal ‎#637

637. Founded on Thee, Our Only Lord

1 Founded on Thee, our only Lord,
On Thee, the everlasting Rock,
Thy Church shall stand as stands Thy Word,
Nor fear the storm nor dread the shock.

2 For Thee our waiting spirits yearn,
For Thee this house of praises rear,
To Thee with longing hearts we turn:
Come, fix Thy glorious presence here.

3 Come with Thy Spirit and Thy pow'r,
The Conqu'ror, once the Crucified.
Our God, our Strength, our King, our Tow'r,
Here plant Thy throne and here abide.

4 Accept the work our hands have wrought;
Accept, O God, this earthly shrine.
Be Thou our Rock, our Life, our Thought,
And we, as living temples, Thine.

Amen.

Text Information

• First Line: Founded on Thee, our only Lord
• Title: Founded on Thee, Our Only Lord
• Author: Samuel F. Smith (1894)
• Meter: L.M.
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1941
• Scripture:
  Matthew 16:18
• Topic: Special Occasions: Dedication

Tune Information

• Name: MENDON
• Arranger: Samuel Dyer (1828)
• Meter: L.M.
• Key: B♭ Major
• Source: German melody