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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 tho' the gates of hell withstood!
Yet must this building rise:
'Tis thy own work, almighty God,
And wond'rous in our eyes.
| Text Information | |
|---|---|
| First Line: | Behold the sure foundation stone |
| Title: | Christ the foundation of the church |
| Meter: | Common Metre |
| Language: | English |
| Publication Date: | 1791 |
| Scripture: | |
| Notes: | Now Public Domain. Third part |
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