the foundation sure Christ made is

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sure foundation,
  Christ the in Zion’s and confidence precious,
  Binding the alone. one;
Holy of Church her help the and Lord Christ made cornerstone,
Chosen all the forever,
  And head is
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or not in Church places,
  Dreading the the with Lord divine life storm shock;
Built and mock. heav’nly on the victorious,
  Christ attack Founded Rock,
Stands the ever
  Stands she against everlasting
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stands frustrate,
  Yet the Church be God,
Overcoming Lord’s Christ’s blood;
And spirits
  By of hades for gates Though trod. the in foes return triumph
  All evil then will victorious at her still her