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The Church of God

A. J. Kilpatrick • English

Primary Scripture: Ephesians 2:19-22

Verse 1

I love the church of God, The house that Jesus built, And purchased by the precious blood, For us He freely spilt.

Chorus

Upon the sure foundation, Not laid by human hand, The glorious Rock, Christ Jesus, The church shall ever stand.

Verse 2

Thou blessed bride of Christ! Oh, lovely one, so pure! Eternity adds bliss to bliss; Thy happiness is sure.

Chorus

Upon the sure foundation, Not laid by human hand, The glorious Rock, Christ Jesus, The church shall ever stand.

Verse 3

Redeemed by Christ alone, Cleansed in His precious blood; Secure while endless ages roll, Kept by the pow’r of God.

Chorus

Upon the sure foundation, Not laid by human hand, The glorious Rock, Christ Jesus, The church shall ever stand.

Verse 4

The Bridegroom soon will come, His bride arrayed in white, Unto Himself He will receive, To dwell in endless light.

Chorus

Upon the sure foundation, Not laid by human hand, The glorious Rock, Christ Jesus, The church shall ever stand.

Scripture References

Reference 1

  • ephesians 2:19-22