the foundation sure Christ is made

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