A Selection of Hymns for Public Worship. In four parts (10th ed.) (Gadsby's Hymns) ‎#141

141. Christ, the Foundation of the Church

1 Behold the sure foundation stone
Which God in Zion lays,
To build our heavenly hopes upon,
And his eternal praise.

2 Chosen of God, to sinners dear,
And saints adore the name;
They trust their whole salvation here,
Nor shall they suffer shame.

3 The foolish builders, scribe and priest,
Reject it with disdain;
Yet on this rock the church shall rest,
And envy rage in vain.

4 What though the gates of hell withstood?
Yet must this building rise;
’Tis thy own work almighty God,
And wondrous in our eyes.

Text Information

• First Line: Behold the sure foundation stone
• Title: Christ, the Foundation of the Church
• Author: Watts
• Meter: C. M.
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1844
• Topic: Offices and Characters of Christ

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