The gates of Hades will not prevail.

That is a declaration of ultimate victory, a promise spoken by Christ that has echoed through the centuries, giving unshakable hope to His Church. It is a truth that stands against every fear and every darkness.

Here is a poem on that mighty promise.

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The Unshakable Rock

The gates of hell, in fury, rage, Assail Your Church through every age. With fear and doubt,and sin's dark tide, They charge the Rock where we abide.

They seem so strong, a fearsome host, To boast and threaten and accost. They wield the sword of death's cold sting, And every evil that they bring.

But hear the word the Savior gave, That still has power to hell to save: "On this Rock I will build my Church,and stand, Andthe gates of Hades will not prevail against it." (Matthew 16:18)

Gates are not weapons, meant to swing, They are defenses'gainst a King. They do not march,they only wait, To guard the prisoners of their state.

But You march forth, O conquering Lord! You wield the Spirit's mighty sword! You storm the darkness,burst the chains, And He who holds the keys remains!

I am the Living One; I was dead, and now look, I am alive for ever and ever! And I hold the keys of death and Hades. (Revelation 1:18)

So let the gates of hell now fear, Their defeat is certain,drawing near. They will not stand,they will not last, Their power is broken,from the past.

For we are built on Christ, the Stone, And we shall not be overthrown. No scheme of hell,no lie, no grave, Can conquer those whom Jesus saves.

The Church will stand. The Light will shine. The victory,O Lord, is Thine.