Solid Rock
Building Hope on the Unshakeable Foundation of Christ
Lyrics
My hope is built on nothing less
The foundation of my hope is solely based on Jesus and nothing else.
Than Jesus' blood and righteousness
My confidence rests on the blood of Jesus and His righteousness.
I dare not trust the sweetest frame
I cannot rely on anything fleeting or temporary.
But wholly lean on Jesus' name
I place my complete trust in the name of Jesus.
On Christ the solid rock I stand
My foundation is on Christ, symbolized as the solid rock.
All other ground is sinking sand
All other foundations are unstable and unreliable.
All other ground is sinking sand
Reiteration of the instability of all other foundations.
When darkness veils his lovely face
During challenging times or spiritual darkness, I rely on God's unchanging grace.
I rest on his unchanging grace
I find rest in the consistent and unwavering grace of Jesus.
In every high and stormy gale
Even in turbulent times, my anchor, representing faith, holds firm.
My anchor holds within the veil
My faith remains secure within the veil, symbolizing God's presence.
On Christ the solid rock I stand
Reaffirmation of standing on Christ as the solid foundation.
All other ground is sinking sand
Emphasis on the instability of all other foundations.
All other ground is sinking sand
Reiteration of the instability of all other foundations.
His oath his covenant, his blood
God's promises, covenant, and the sacrifice of Jesus support and sustain me.
Support me in the whelming flood
Even in overwhelming challenges, God's support is sufficient.
When all around my soul gives way
When everything else fails, God is the source of hope and security.
He then is all my hope and stay
God alone is the ultimate hope and foundation in times of uncertainty.
On Christ the solid rock I stand
Reaffirmation of standing on Christ as the solid foundation.
All other ground is sinking sand
Emphasis on the instability of all other foundations.
All other ground is sinking sand
Reiteration of the instability of all other foundations.
When he shall come with trumpet sound
Anticipation of Christ's return with a trumpet, a symbol of judgment.
O may I then in him be found
Desire to be found in Christ when judgment comes.
Dressed in his righteousness alone
Seeking to be clothed in the righteousness of Christ alone.
Faultless to stand before the throne
Aim to stand blameless before God's throne through Christ's righteousness.
On Christ the solid rock I stand
Reaffirmation of standing on Christ as the solid foundation.
All other ground is sinking sand
Emphasis on the instability of all other foundations.
All other ground is sinking sand
Reiteration of the instability of all other foundations.
All other ground is sinking sand
Final emphasis on the transient and unreliable nature of all other foundations.
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