Part 14 (1/2)

THE LUTHERAN CHURCH.

My Church! my Church! my dear old Church!

My fathers' and my own!

On Prophets and Apostles built, And Christ the Corner-stone!

All else beside, by storm or tide May yet be overthrown; But not my Church, my dear old Church, My fathers' and my own!

My Church! my Church! my dear old Church!

My glory and my pride!

Firm in the faith Immanuel taught, She holds no faith beside.

Upon this rock, 'gainst every shock, Though gates of h.e.l.l a.s.sail, She stands secure, with promise sure, ”They never shall prevail.”

My Church! my Church! my dear old Church!

I love her ancient name; And G.o.d forbid a child of hers Should ever do her shame!