Christ is made the sure foundation (Henry Thomas Smart)
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- (Posted 2022-12-28) CPDL #72037:
- Editor: Andrew Sims (submitted 2022-12-28). Score information: A4, 1 page, 50 kB Copyright: CPDL
- Edition notes: The hymn with harmony and underlaid words in the version published in The Hymnal 1982, to the alternative melody Regent Square.
- (Posted 2022-12-28) CPDL #72036:
- Editor: Andrew Sims (submitted 2022-12-28). Score information: A4, 1 page, 106 kB Copyright: CPDL
- Edition notes: The hymn in the version published in The Hymnal 1982, melody with words, to the alternative melody Regent Square.
General Information
Title: Christ is made the sure foundation
Composer: Henry Thomas Smart
Tune: Regent Square
Lyricist:
- Translation by John Mason Neale
Number of voices: 4vv Voicing: SATB
Genre: Sacred, Hymn Meter: 87. 87. 87
Language: English
Instruments: A cappella or keyboard
First published:
Description: Words: Latin, ca. 7th century. A descant to the hymn can be found here.
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Original text and translations
English text
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 for ever,
and her confidence alone.
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.
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.
Here vouchsafe to all thy servants
what they ask of thee to gain;
what they gain from thee, for ever
with the blessèd to retain,
and hereafter in thy glory
evermore with thee to reign.