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Christ is made the sure foundation
Staff Notation • Sacred, Hymns
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2 editions of this piece
Different typesettings and voicings of the same work. This page shows the main edition; the others are below.
Unison · Andrew Sims
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Christ is made the sure foundation — 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 unison setting of the familiar hymn Christ is made the sure foundation is a noble example of Gregorian chant, its melodic lines flowing with a timeless solemnity. The text, in English, speaks of Christ as the foundation and cornerstone of the Church, a sacred and eternal dwelling place. It moves from praise for the heavenly Zion to a prayer for God's blessing on the earthly temple and its worshippers. This melody’s modal character and its simple, direct contour lend themselves to devotional contemplation and congregational singing, conveying a profound sense of spiritual security and unwavering faith.
