Christ is made the sure foundation

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