Lyrics
My hope is built on nothing less
Expressing that the foundation of hope is not based on anything else but Jesus.
Than Jesus' blood and righteousness
Highlighting reliance on Jesus' sacrificial blood and righteousness for salvation.
I dare not trust the sweetest frame
Choosing not to depend on the most attractive or pleasant things in life.
But wholly lean on Jesus' name
Fully relying on the authority and power represented by the name of Jesus.
On Christ the solid rock I stand
Emphasizing standing firm on Jesus, symbolized as the unchanging and reliable foundation.
All other ground is sinking sand
Stating that all other foundations are unstable and will lead to downfall.
All other ground is sinking sand
Reiteration of the instability of any foundation other than Jesus.
Whoa-oh, The Solid Rock
Introducing the concept of "The Solid Rock" as a central theme.
On Christ the solid rock I stand
Reaffirming the commitment to stand on Jesus as the solid rock.
Whoa-oh, The Solid Rock
Repeating the emphasis on Jesus as "The Solid Rock."
All other ground is sinking sand
Reiteration of the instability of any foundation other than Jesus.
When darkness veils his lovely face
Describing a metaphorical darkness where God's presence seems hidden.
I rest on His unchanging grace
Finding comfort in God's unchanging grace during challenging times.
In every high and stormy gale
Expressing confidence in God's support during difficult and turbulent situations.
My anchor holds within the veil
Asserting that the anchor of faith remains secure even in the midst of challenges.
On Christ the solid rock I stand
Reaffirmation of the commitment to stand on Jesus as the solid rock.
All other ground is sinking sand
Reiteration of the instability of any foundation other than Jesus.
All other ground is sinking sand
Emphasizing the continued message that all other foundations are insecure.
Whoa-oh, The Solid Rock
Reintroducing "The Solid Rock" as a central and powerful theme.
On Christ the solid rock I stand
Restating the commitment to stand on Jesus as the solid rock.
Whoa-oh, The Solid Rock
Repeating the emphasis on Jesus as "The Solid Rock."
All other ground is sinking sand
Reiteration of the instability of any foundation other than Jesus.
My hope is built on nothing less
Repeating the initial lines to reinforce the foundational message.
Than Jesus' blood and righteousness
Recalling the reliance on Jesus' blood and righteousness for hope.
When He shall come with trumpet sound
Anticipating the future return of Jesus with the imagery of a trumpet sound.
O may I then in Him be found
Expressing the desire to be found in Christ when He returns.
Dressed in His righteousness alone
Seeking to be clothed in the righteousness of Christ alone.
Faultless to stand before the throne
Aspiring to stand faultless before the throne of God.
On Christ the solid rock I stand
Reaffirmation of the commitment to stand on Jesus as the solid rock.
All other ground is sinking sand
Reiteration of the instability of any foundation other than Jesus.
All other ground is sinking sand
Emphasizing the continued message that all other foundations are insecure.
Whoa-oh, The Solid Rock
Reintroducing "The Solid Rock" as a central and powerful theme.
On Christ the solid rock I stand
Restating the commitment to stand on Jesus as the solid rock.
Whoa-oh, The Solid Rock
Repeating the emphasis on Jesus as "The Solid Rock."
All other ground is sinking san
Final reiteration of the instability of any foundation other than Jesus.
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