If you’ve read my blog for a while, then you know that we are back to looking for a church. So, I thought it may be a good idea for me read/type hymns on the topic of the church.
Christ Is Made the Sure Foundation
“No one can lay any foundation other than…Jesus Christ.” (1 Corinthians 3:11)
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.
To this temple,
Where we call Thee,
Come, O Lord of hosts, today;
With accustomed loving kindness
Hear Thy people as they pray,
And thy fullest benediction
Shed within its walls alway.
Here vouchsafe to all Thy servants
What they ask of Thee to gain,
What they gain from Thee forever
With the blessed to retain,
And hereafter in Thy glory
Evermore with Thee to reign.
Laud and honor to the Father,
Laud and honor to the Son,
Laud and honor to the Spirit,
Ever Three and ever One,
One in might and One in glory
While unending ages run.
The hymnal I have says that this is a Latin hymn from the 7th century, and was translated by John M. Neale.
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Leslie Wiggins 
5 responses to “A Sunday Hymn Theme: The Church”
Thank you for sharing! I will be praying for you as you search for a new local body of Christ. I know that this task can be daunting, but oh waht a blessing to find where the Lord would have you!Angel
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You should come to our church! Just a short jog up to Canada…..:-)
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Thanks, Janet! I’m sure we wouldn’t have any trouble getting there on time, either. 🙂
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Will keep praying….great hymn.
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I have never heard of this hymn – looks like a good one, though.You all should move to Oregon – our small but growing, reformed and reforming church would welcome you with open arms!
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