foundation Christ made the is sure

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