The Solid Rock
Firm Foundation: Standing on Christ in Life's Tremors
Lyrics
On Christ the solid rock I stand
Emphasizes the foundation of the speaker's faith, stating that it is based on Christ, symbolizing stability and strength.
All other ground is sinking sand
Declares the speaker's confidence in Christ as the only reliable and secure foundation, contrasting it with the instability of other options.
On Christ the solid rock I stand
Reiterates the speaker's commitment to standing firm on Christ, emphasizing the unwavering nature of this foundation.
All other ground is sinking sand
Repeats the warning against relying on any ground other than Christ, reinforcing the idea of its ultimate reliability.
My hope is built on nothing less
Expresses the speaker's trust in Christ's righteousness as the sole basis for hope and confidence.
Than His righteousness alone
Highlights the exclusivity of the speaker's reliance on Christ's righteousness, excluding any other source.
And so I'll stand faultless
Conveys the speaker's expectation of being blameless or without fault due to their dependence on Christ.
Before the throne
Envisions standing faultless before the throne of judgment, implying a sense of security and acceptance.
When all around my soul gives way
Describes a challenging moment where everything seems to be falling apart around the speaker.
I will lean on Jesus' name
Declares the speaker's reliance on the name of Jesus as a source of support and stability during times of crisis.
When darkness tries to fill my days
Addresses the intrusion of darkness and difficulties into the speaker's life, emphasizing the need for unchanging grace.
I've got His unchanging grace
Asserts the speaker's possession of God's enduring grace, a source of strength and reassurance in challenging times.
Cos' at the cross He said my name
Recalls a significant moment at the cross where Christ called the speaker's name and took their place, symbolizing redemption.
And took my place
Reflects on the substitutionary sacrifice of Christ, who took the speaker's place, highlighting the profound impact of grace.
When everything comes crumbling down
Anticipates the collapse of everything else, emphasizing the enduring nature of the speaker's identity and security in Christ.
In Him alone I will be found
Declares the speaker's intent to remain anchored in Christ alone, even in the face of life's challenges and uncertainties.
My hope is built on nothing less…
Repeats the affirmation that the speaker's hope is firmly grounded in nothing less than Christ, summarizing the central theme of the lyrics.
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