Christ is made the sure foundation

.i John Mason Neale 1818-66



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Christ is made the sure foundation,

Christ 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.



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All within that holy city

Dearly loved of God on high,

In exultant jubilation

Sing, in perfect harmony;

God the One-in-Three adoring

In glad hymns eternally.



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We as living stones invoke you:

Come among us, Lord, today!

With Your gracious loving-kindness

Hear Your children as we pray;

And the fullness of Your blessing

In our fellowship display.



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Here entrust to all Your servants

What we long from You to gain –

That on earth and in the heavens

We one people shall remain,

Till united in Your glory

Evermore with You we reign.



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Praise and honour to the Father,

Praise and honour to the Son,

Praise and honour to the Spirit,

Ever Three and ever One:

One in power and one in glory

While eternal ages run.

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