Behold, I lay in Zion for a foundation a stone, a tried stone, a precious corner stone, a sure foundation.' HRIST is made the sure foundation, m 3 To this temple, where we call Thee, mf CHE Christ the head and corner-stone, Chosen of the Lord, and precious, Holy Zion's help for ever, And her confidence alone. 2 All that dedicated city, Pours perpetual melody, Come, O Lord of hosts, to-day: 4 Here vouchsafe to all Thy servants mf And hereafter in Thy glory Evermore with Thee to reign. f 5 Laud and honour to the Father, Α 8 men. m 'Jesus Christ Himself being the chief corner stone.' HRIST is our corner-stone, With His true saints alone The courts of heaven are filled: Our hopes we place Of present grace And joys above. mf 20 then with hymns of praise These hallowed courts shall ring; Our voices we will raise The Three in One to sing, mf f And thus proclaim m 3 Here, gracious God, do Thou Accept each faithful vow, 4 Here may we gain from heaven The grace which we implore; Until that day When all the blest To endless rest Are called away. 'Build the house; and I will take pleasure in it, and I will be glorified, saith the Lord.' THOU HOU whose unmeasured temple stands Accept the walls that human hands Have raised, O God, to Thee. 2 And let the Comforter and Friend, With those who here in worship bend 3 May they who err be guided here And they who mourn and they who fear 4 May faith grow firm, and love grow warm, While round these peaceful walls the storm m 2 Here as in their due succession Stone on stone the workmen place, m 3 Fair shall be Thine earthly temple; mp mf 4 Yet with truer, nobler beauty, m 5 Rich with gems of heavenly grace, Here in due and solemn order May her ceaseless prayer arise; Lift her heart above the skies; Here the child of God be sealed; f 6 Praise to Thee, O Master-builder, |