The Lutheran Hymnary ‎#77

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.

Text Information

• First Line: Praise the Rock of our salvation
• Author: B. Webb (1872)
• Meter: 8, 7. 8L.
• Publication Date: 1913
• Topic: God: The Church; The Church: Foundation and Nature

Tune Information

• Name: [Praise the Rock of our salvation]
• Composer: H. Smart (1867)
• Meter: 8, 7. 8L.
• Key: F Major