77 Praise the Rock of our salvation

1 Praise the Rock of our salvation, Laud His name from zone to zone; On that rock the Church is builded, Christ himself the corner-stone; Vain against our rock-built Zion Winds and waters, fire and hail; Christ is in her midst; against her Sin and hell shall not prevail. 2 Built of living stones, cemented By the Spirit's unity, Based on prophets and apostles, Firm in faith and stayed on Thee, May Thy Church, O Lord Incarnate, Grow in grace, in peace, in love, Emblem of the heavenly Zion, The Jerusalem above. 3 Where Thou reignest, King of Glory, Throned in everlasting light, Midst Thy saints, no more is needed Sun by day, nor moon by night: Soon may we those portals enter When this earthly strife is o'er; There to dwell with saints and angels, In Thy presence evermore.