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Christ is made the sure foundation
Staff Notation • Sacred, Hymns
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Different typesettings and voicings of the same work. This page shows the main edition; the others are below.
SATB · Andrew Sims
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Christ is made the sure foundation by Henry Thomas Smart — Lyrics
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.
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About Christ is made the sure foundation
This hymn setting is ideal for a dedication festival or saints' day. The text speaks of Christ as the foundation of the Church, the cornerstone binding all believers together. It goes on to describe the heavenly city in joyful praise, before turning to a prayer for God's presence and blessing within his earthly temple. The SATB voicing allows for rich harmonies to support this profound theological message. The English text is a familiar and stirring expression of faith, perfect for congregational singing or as a choral anthem.
