the is foundation made Christ sure

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