The Lutheran Hymnal ‎#460

460. Behold the sure Foundation-Stone

1 Behold the sure Foundation-stone
Which God in Zion lays
To build our heav’nly 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.

Amen.

Text Information

• First Line: Behold the sure Foundation-stone
• Title: Behold the sure Foundation-Stone
• Author: Isaac Watts (1719)
• Meter: C.M.
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1941
• Scripture:
  Psalm 118:22
• Topic: The Church: Communion of Saints

Tune Information

• Name: ST. ANNE
• Composer: William Croft (1708)
• Meter: C.M.
• Key: C Major