Question

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” 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 (-5[1])is sung after lighting the candles in the menorah. This object is implored to “let me hide myself in thee” and (*) “cleft (-5[1])for me” in a hymn by Augustus (10[1])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 (-5[1])their necks. Catholics believe Peter is one of these objects (10[1])upon which Jesus built his church. For 10 points, name this metaphor for God’s steadfast and everlasting nature. ■END■ (10[2]0[1])

ANSWER: rocks [or tzurim, stones, or millstones; accept Rock of Ages or Ma’oz Tzur; accept Rock of Israel or Tzur Yisrael; accept “stone of help” or Ebenezer]
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Buzzes

PlayerTeamOpponentBuzz PositionValue
Darren KellisMiltonGeorgia Tech A60-5
Quentin MotGeorgia Tech BLambert82-5
Zach TsengGeorgia Tech DInnovation Academy B8910
Jacob RosenbergInnovation Academy CJohns Creek114-5
Louis HarneyGeorgia Tech CMississippi State12410
Kevin WangGeorgia Tech AMilton1430
Pranav SrambikkalLambertGeorgia Tech B14310
Michelle LuoJohns CreekInnovation Academy C14310

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