The second verse of “Come, Thou Fount of Every Blessing” begins by alluding to raising one of these objects, drawing from a place “of help” (15[1])in the Book of Samuel. Secular and religious actors debated editing the phrase “placing our trust in” one of these objects into the last sentence of Israel’s Declaration of Independence. A piyyut titled for these objects is sung after lighting the candles in the menorah. This object is implored to “let me hide myself in thee” and (-5[1])(*) “cleft for me” in a hymn by Augustus Toplady. In Matthew 18:6, Jesus warns that it is better for those who cause children to sin to have one of these objects hung around their necks. Catholics (-5[1])believe Peter is one of these objects upon which Jesus built his church. (10[2])For 10 points, name this metaphor for God’s steadfast and everlasting nature. ■END■