Christ is Made the Sure Foundation 1 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 forever and her confidence alone. 2 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. 3 To this temple, where we call thee, come, O Lord of hosts today: with thy wonted loving-kindness hear thy people as they pray; and thy fullest benediction shed within its walls alway. 4 Here vouchsafe to all thy servantsRead More →

Alas, and Did My Savior Bleed 1 Alas! and did my Savior bleed, and did my Sovereign die! Would he devote that sacred head for such a worm as I!   2 Was it for crimes that I had done he groaned upon the tree! Amazing pity! Grace unknown! And love beyond degree!   3 Well might the sun in darkness hide, and shut his glories in, when Christ, the mighty Maker, died for man the creature’s sin.   4 Thus might I hide my blushing face while his dear cross appears; dissolve my heart in thankfulness, and melt mine eyes in tears.   5Read More →