Solid Rock
Unshakable Hope: Standing on the Solid Rock of Faith
Lyrics
There's a rock that doesn't move,
Refers to an unchanging and steadfast foundation or belief.
It hasn't moved, it will never move,
Emphasizes the permanence and reliability of the mentioned rock.
Even though the waves come crashing down.
Despite challenges and difficulties, the foundation remains firm.
There's a tower on a hill, its always strong,
Describes a strong and unshakable tower on a hill.
It will never shake,
Reiterates the stability and steadfastness of the mentioned tower.
It was standing there before the world began.
Implies the eternal existence of the tower, predating the world.
There's a wave that's coming in,
Introduces a metaphorical wave approaching, signifying a challenge or change.
Washing over this town, it will make or break us, reinvent us,
Describes the impact of the incoming wave on the town and the need for a transformative experience.
It's time to lay me down.
Expresses a readiness to surrender or submit in response to the wave.
On Christ the solid rock we will stand,
Highlights the reliance on Christ as the unchanging foundation.
All other ground is sinking sand.
States that all other foundations are unstable and unreliable.
On Christ the solid rock we will stand,
Reiterates the commitment to stand on the solid rock of Christ.
We'll climb on your back, take us to higher ground.
Symbolic expression of seeking higher spiritual ground with Christ's support.
There's a song that doesn't fade,
Refers to a lasting and impactful song.
It never fades it was custom made,
Emphasizes the enduring nature of the mentioned song.
To raise the sons and daughters of this earth.
States the purpose of the song: to nurture the next generation.
There's a sound that's coming in,
Introduces another metaphorical sound approaching, indicating change.
Rushing over this town, it will make or break us, reinvent us; it's time to lay me down.
Describes the impact of the incoming sound on the town and the need for transformation.
My hope is built on nothing less,
Declares the foundation of hope based on Jesus' blood and righteousness.
Than Jesus blood and righteousness.
Expresses a refusal to trust anything other than Jesus' name.
I dare not trust the sweetest frame,
Highlights the reliance on Jesus' unchanging grace during dark times.
But wholly lean on Jesus name.
Underlines the exclusive dependence on Jesus' name.
When darkness seems to veil his face,
Addresses challenges represented by darkness and the assurance of unchanging grace.
I rest on his unchanging grace.
Rests in the consistency of God's grace even during difficult times.
In every high and stormy gale,
Describes confidence in the anchor during storms and challenges.
My anchor holds within the veil.
Metaphorically speaks of the anchor holding within the veil, suggesting a strong spiritual connection.
His oath his covenant and blood,
Refers to God's commitment, symbolized by oath, covenant, and blood.
Support me in the whelming flood.
Expresses reliance on God's support during overwhelming situations.
When all around my soul gives way,
Addresses the collapse of surrounding elements and the sole reliance on God as hope and support.
He then is all my hope and stay.
Reiterates that God is the ultimate source of hope and stability.
When the last trumpets voice shall sound,
Anticipates the final trumpet sound, suggesting a reference to eschatological themes.
O then I may in him be found,
Expresses the desire to be found in Christ when the final trumpet sounds.
Clothed in his righteousness alone,
Desires to be clothed in the righteousness of Christ alone.
Faultless to stand before his throne.
Expresses the aspiration to stand faultless before God's throne.
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