Lyrics & Stanzas
3 portions
Verse 1
The church's one foundation Is Jesus Christ her Lord; She is His new creation By water and the word; From heav'n He came and sought her To be His holy bride; With His own blood He bought her, And for her life He died.
Verse 2
Elect from ev'ry nation, Yet one o'er all the earth; Her charter of salvation: One Lord, one faith, one birth; One holy name she blesses, Partakes one holy food, And to one hope she presses With ev'ry grace endued.
Verse 3
Tho' with a scornful wonder We see her sore oppressed, Her doctrine rent asunder, By names and creeds distressed; Yet saints their watch are keeping, They cry: "How long, how long?" And soon the night of weeping Shall be the morn of song.
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Other Hymnals & Arrangements
| Hymnal | # | Hymn Title | Key / Meter / Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| HFWR | 410 |
The Church's One Foundation
|
Eb • 4/4 |
| eChoice | 21291 |
THE CHURCH'S ONE FOUNDATION
|
A • 4/4 |
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