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D A G D

The church’s one foundation is Jesus Christ,.. her Lord;



D G D G A

she is his new creation by water and the Word!



D G D Em

From heaven he came and sought her to be his holy bride;



D G A D

with his own blood he bought her,.. and for her life he died!





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D A G D

Elect from every nation,.. yet one o’er all the earth;



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her charter of salvation one Lord,.. one faith,.. one birth!



D G D Em

One holy name she blesses,.. partakes one holy food,..



D G A D

and to one hope she presses,.. with every grace endued!





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D A G D

Though with a scornful wonder the world see her oppressed,..



D G D G A

by schisms rent asunder,.. by heresies distressed,..



D G D Em

yet saints their watch are keeping; their cry goes up “How long..?”



D G A D

and soon the night of weeping shall be the morn of song!





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D A G D

The Church shall never perish,.. Her dear Lord to defend,..



D G D G A

To guide,.. sustain,.. and cherish,.. Is with her to the end



D G D Em

Though there be those who hate her,.. And false sons in her pale,..



D G A D

Against or foe or traitor,.. She ever shall prevail!