207b. Christ the foundation of the Church

1 Behold the sure foundation stone
Which God in Zion lays,
To build our heaernly 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 tho' the gates of hell withstood?
Yet must this building rise:
'Tis thy own work, Almighty God,
And wondrous in our eyes.

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First Line: Behold the sure foundation stone
Title: Christ the foundation of the Church
Language: English
Publication Date: 1786
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Topic: Children: made blessings; Christ: the church's foundation; Christ: his resurrection on the Lord's day (7 more...)
Notes: Third Part
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