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Christ Is Made the Sure Foundation

The same words as 2 hymnals printed them. Pick two versions to see every change between them: words added, dropped or altered, and verses left out.

The words are the same.

Verse 1

Christ is made the sure foundation,
Christ our head and cornerstone,
Chosen of the Lord and precious,
Binding all the Church in one;
Holy Zion's help forever
And our confidence alone.

Verse 1

Christ is made the sure foundation,
Christ our head and cornerstone,
Chosen of the Lord and precious,
Binding all the Church in one;
Holy Zion's help forever
And our confidence alone.

Verse 2

To this temple, where we call You,
Come, O Lord of hosts, and stay;
Come, with all Your loving-kindness,
Hear Your people as they pray;
And Your fullest benediction
Shed within these walls today.

Verse 2

To this temple, where we call You,
Come, O Lord of hosts, and stay;
Come, with all Your loving-kindness,
Hear Your people as they pray;
And Your fullest benediction
Shed within these walls today.

Verse 3

Grant, we pray, to all Your faithful
All the gifts they ask to gain;
What they gain from You, forever
With the blessed to retain;
And hereafter in Your glory
Evermore with You to reign.

Verse 3

Grant, we pray, to all Your faithful
All the gifts they ask to gain;
What they gain from You, forever
With the blessed to retain;
And hereafter in Your glory
Evermore with You to reign.

Verse 4

Praise and honor to the Father,
Praise and honor to the Son,
Praise and honor to the Spirit,
Ever three and ever one:
One in might and one in glory
While unending ages run!

Verse 4

Praise and honor to the Father,
Praise and honor to the Son,
Praise and honor to the Spirit,
Ever three and ever one:
One in might and one in glory
While unending ages run!