The Solid Rock
Building Hope on the Unshakeable Foundation of Christ's Love
Lyrics
My hope is built on nothing less
Expresses that the speaker's hope is founded on nothing other than Jesus Christ.
Than Jesus' blood and righteousness.
Highlights that the basis of the hope is Jesus' sacrificial blood and righteousness.
I dare not trust the sweetest frame,
Declares the speaker's refusal to rely on any temporary or unreliable support.
But wholly trust in Jesus' Name.
Emphasizes the complete trust placed in the name of Jesus for security.
On Christ the solid Rock I stand,
States the speaker's firm foundation on Christ, symbolizing stability.
All other ground is sinking sand;
Contrasts the solid ground of Christ with the insecurity of all other foundations.
All other ground is sinking sand.
-When darkness seems to hide His face,
Addresses moments of spiritual darkness, indicating reliance on God's unchanging grace.
I rest on His unchanging grace.
Rests on the assurance that God's grace remains constant despite challenges.
In every high and stormy gale,
Refers to facing difficulties, with the anchor representing security within the veil of God's presence.
My anchor holds within the veil.
Expresses confidence in God's faithfulness even in stormy situations.
His oath, His covenant, His blood,
Enumerates God's commitments - oath, covenant, and blood - providing support during overwhelming situations.
Support me in the whelming flood.
Describes the sustaining power of God in times of flooding challenges.
When all around my soul gives way,
Acknowledges the speaker's reliance on God when everything else fails.
He then is all my Hope and Stay.
Affirms that God is the ultimate source of hope and support.
When He shall come with trumpet sound,
Looks forward to the future return of Christ, signified by the trumpet sound.
Oh may I then in Him be found.
Expresses the speaker's desire to be found in Christ when He returns.
Dressed in His righteousness alone,
Desires to be clothed in the righteousness of Christ alone, symbolizing purity.
Faultless to stand before the throne.
Aspires to stand faultless before the throne of God, indicating a hope for eternal acceptance.
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