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Christ Is Made the Sure Foundation

Verse 1

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Verse 1

Christ is made the sure foundation,

Christ, our head and cornerstone,

Chosen of the Lord and precious,

Binding all the Church in one;

Holy Zion's help forever

And our confidence alone.

Verse 2

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To this temple where we call You,

Come, O Lord of hosts, and stay;

Come, with all Your loving kindness,

Hear Your people as they pray;

And Your fullest benediction

Shed within these walls today.

Verse 3

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Grant, we pray to all Your faithful

All the gifts they ask to gain;

What they gain from You forever

With the blessed to retain;

And hereafter in Your glory

Evermore with You to reign.

Verse 4

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Praise and honor to the Father,

Praise and honor to the Son,

Praise and honor to the Spirit,

Ever three and ever one:

One in might and one in glory

While unending ages run!