John 17:4: Thou laid'st on earth the steadfast base

Thou laid'st on earth the steadfast base
On which Thou dost Thy kingdom raise,
Thy church to fill the realms above;
Thou hast with all His will complied,
And through Thy passion glorified
The righteous God of truth and love.
Thou hast Thy ministry fulfill'd,
Thy faithful testimony seal'd,
Finish'd the work Thy Father gave,
Then, when Thou didst incline Thine head.
A voluntary Victim bleed,
And die Thyself the world to save.