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.

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.

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.