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CHRIST IS MADE THE SURE FOUNDATION

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Christ is made the sure foundation,

Christ the head and cornerstone;

Chosen of the Lord, and precious,

Binding all the Church in one,

Holy Zion’s help forever,

And her confidence alone.

John Mason Neale (1818-1866)

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CHRIST IS MADE THE SURE FOUNDATION

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All that dedicated city,

Dearly loved of God on high,

In exultant jubilation,

Pours perpetual melody,

God the One in Three adoring

In glad hymns eternally.

John Mason Neale (1818-1866)

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CHRIST IS MADE THE SURE FOUNDATION

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To this temple, where we call Thee,

Come, O Lord of Hosts, today;

With Thy wonted loving kindness

Hear Thy servants as they pray.

And Thy fullest benediction

Shed within its walls alway.

John Mason Neale (1818-1866)

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CHRIST IS MADE THE SURE FOUNDATION

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Here vouchsafe to all Thy servants

What they ask of Thee to gain;

What they gain from Thee forever

With the blessèd to retain,

And hereafter in Thy glory

Evermore with Thee to reign.

John Mason Neale (1818-1866)

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CHRIST IS MADE THE SURE FOUNDATION

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Laud and honor to the Father,

Laud and honor to the Son,

Laud and honor to the Spirit,

Ever Three and ever One;

Consubstantial, co-eternal,

While unending ages run.

John Mason Neale (1818-1866)

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