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