sure foundation the Christ made is

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