1 

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.

 2 

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.

 3 

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.