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Founded on a Rock

Meter: 8.6.8.6 Appears in 49 hymnals Scripture: Matthew 16:18 First Line: With stately towers and bulwarks strong Topics: Institutions of the Gospel The Church

Author: Sabine Baring-Gould; J. B. Cabrera Appears in 37 hymnals Scripture: Matthew 16:18 Lyrics: 1 Firmes y adelante, huestes de la fe, sin temor alguno, que Jesús nos ve. Jefe soberano, Cristo al frente va, y la regia enseña tremolando está. Estribillo: Firmes y adelante, huestes de la fe; sin temor alguno, que Jesús nos ve. 2 Muévese potente la Iglesia de Dios, de los ya gloriosos vamos hoy en pos: somos sólo un cuerpo y uno es el Señor, una la esperanza y uno nuestro amor. [Estribillo] 3 Tronos y coronas pueden perecer, de Jesús la Iglesia siempre habrá de ser. Nada en contra suya prevalecerá porque la promesa nunca faltará. [Estribillo] 4 Pueblos, vuestras voces a la nuestra unid, y el cantar de triunfo todos repetid; prez, honor y gloria, dad a Cristo el Rey, y por las edades cante así su grey. [Estribillo] Topics: Iglesia Used With Tune: ST. GERTRUDE

Founded on thee, our only Lord

Author: Samuel F. Smith, 1808-1895 Appears in 31 hymnals Scripture: Matthew 16:18-20 Topics: The Church; Dedication Buildings, Organs, Cornerstones; God Our King; God's House; Word of God; Special Subjects and Occasions Anniversaries and Dedication Used With Tune: FEDERAL STREET

Folgt mir, wollt ihr Christen seyn

Appears in 30 hymnals Scripture: Matthew 16:24 Topics: Christliche Sinn und Wandel Nachfolge Christi

From the very depths of darkness

Author: Michael Forster, b. 1946 Meter: 15.15.15.7 with refrain Appears in 4 hymnals Scripture: Matthew 16:18 First Line: From the very depths of darkness springs a bright and living light Refrain First Line: Christ is risen! Hallelujah! Topics: Year A Easter Day; Year B Easter 3; Year B Easter Day; Year C Easter Day; Years A, B, and C Easter Vigil; Easter; Evangelism; Human Rights; The Witnessing Community Used With Tune: BATTLE HYMN

"Fight the good fight"

Author: S. Baring-Gould Appears in 1,796 hymnals Scripture: Matthew 16:18 First Line: Onward, Christian soldiers Refrain First Line: Onward, Christian soldiers Lyrics: 1 Onward, Christian soldiers, Marching as to war, With the cross of Jesus Going on before. Christ, the royal Master, Leads against the foe; Forward into battle, See, his banner go. Chorus: Onward, Christian soldiers, Marching as to war, With the cross of Jesus Going on before. 2 Like a mighty army, Moves the Church of God; Brothers, we are treading Where the saints have trod; We are not divided, All one body we, One in hope and doctrine, One in charity. [Chorus] 3 Crowns and thrones may perish, Kingdoms rise and wane, But the Church of Jesus Constant will remain; Gates of hell can never 'Gainst that Church prevail; We have Christ's own promise, And that cannot fail. [Chorus] 4 Onward, then, ye people, Join our happy throng; Blend with ours your voices In the triumph-song; Glory, laud, and honor, Unto Christ the King; This through countless ages, Men and angels sing. [Chorus] Topics: Christ Leader; Christ Master; Christians Encouragements; Courage; Cross of Christ Glorying in Used With Tune: ST. GERTRUDE

Faith of the Martyrs

Author: Frederick W. Faber Meter: 8.8.8.8 with refrain Appears in 830 hymnals Scripture: Matthew 16:24-26 First Line: Faith of the martyrs, living still Refrain First Line: Faith of the martyrs, holy faith Lyrics: 1 *Faith of the martyrs, living still in spite of dungeon, fire, and sword; oh, how our hearts beat high with joy whene’er we hear that glorious word! Refrain: Faith of the martyrs, holy faith, we will be true to thee till death. 2 The martyrs chained in prison cells were still in heart and conscience free, and bless’d would be their children’s fate if they, like them, should die for thee! [Refrain] 3 Faith of the martyrs, we will love both friend and foe in all our strife, and preach thee, too, as love knows how, by saving word and faithful life! [Refrain] *Alternate phrases: “Faith of our fathers” or “Faith of our mothers” Topics: Commitment; Discipleship; Faith; Mission; Persecution; Suffering; Trials Used With Tune: ST. CATHERINE Text Sources: Jesus and Mary, 1849, alt.

Father, hear the prayers we offer

Author: Love Maria Willis, 1824-1908 Meter: 8.7.8.7 Appears in 234 hymnals Scripture: Matthew 16:21-28 Topics: Prayer: Intercession and Petition Used With Tune: SUSSEX

Father, We Thank You, That You Planted (Gracias, buen Padre, que plantaste)

Author: F. Bland Tucker, 1895-1984; Alberto Merubia, 1919-2013; María Eugenia Cornou, b. 1969 Meter: 9.8.9.8.8.8 Appears in 62 hymnals Scripture: Matthew 16:18 Refrain First Line: To you, O Lord, our hearts we raise (Elevo a ti el corazón) Topics: Acción de Gracias; Thanksgiving; Cena del Señor; Lord's Supper; Church; Iglesia Used With Tune: WER NUR DEN LIEBEN GOTT Text Sources: Verses: Didache,/cite>, c. 110

Firmly I believe and truly

Author: John Henry Newman, 1801-90 Meter: 8.7.8.7 Appears in 38 hymnals Scripture: Matthew 16:18-19 Lyrics: 1 Firmly I believe and truly God is Three and God is One; and I next acknowledge duly manhood taken by the Son. 2 And I trust and hope most fully in that manhood crucified; and each thought and deed unruly do to death, as he has died. 3 Simply to his grace and wholly light and life and strength belong, and I love supremely, solely, him the holy, him the strong. 4 And I hold in veneration, for the love of him alone, holy church as his creation, and her teachings as his own. 5 Adoration ay be given, with and through the angelic host, to the God of earth and heaven, Father, Son and Holy Ghost. Topics: Church; Confession of Faith; Confirmation Service; Jesus Christ Humanity; Providence; Saints Days and Holy Days Doctors and Confessors; Trinity Sunday; Trust in God Used With Tune: SHARON