How Firm a Foundation
Unshakable Faith: Oasis Worship's Powerful Message of God's Support
Lyrics
How firm a foundation, ye saints of the Lord,
Expresses the strength and reliability of the foundation for the believers (saints) in the Lord.
Is laid for your faith in His excellent word!
Highlights that the foundation for faith is established in the excellent word of the Lord.
What more can He say than to you He hath said
Poses a rhetorical question, emphasizing that God has already communicated all that is needed for the believers.
To you who for refuge to Jesus have fled?
Assures those who seek refuge in Jesus that they will find solace and protection.
Fear not, I am with thee, oh, be not dismayed,
Encourages believers not to fear, emphasizing God's constant presence with them.
For I am thy God, and will still give thee aid
Declares God as a source of strength, promising continuous assistance to those who rely on Him.
I'll strengthen thee, help thee, and cause thee to stand,
Promises to provide strength, help, and stability to believers, ensuring they can stand firm.
Upheld by My gracious, omnipotent hand.
Describes the believers as upheld by God's gracious and all-powerful hand.
When through the deep waters I call thee to go,
Foretells challenging times ("deep waters") and God's call for the believer to navigate through them.
The rivers of sorrow shall not overflow
Assures that the difficulties and sorrows will not overwhelm the believer, using the metaphor of rivers.
For I will be with thee thy trouble to bless,
Reiterates God's presence during troubles, promising blessings and sanctification in the midst of challenges.
And sanctify to thee thy deepest distress.
Declares that even in the deepest distress, God will work to bring about sanctification and spiritual growth.
When through fiery trials thy pathway shall lie,
Forewarns believers about facing intense trials but assures them of God's all-sufficient grace.
My grace, all-sufficient, shall be thy supply
Emphasizes that God's grace is more than enough to sustain believers during trials.
The flame shall not harm thee I only design
Uses the metaphor of refining fire, indicating that trials will not harm but purify the believer.
Thy dross to consume and thy gold to refine.
Expresses God's purpose in refining believers, separating impurities (dross) and enhancing purity (gold).
The soul that on Jesus hath lean for repose,
Describes the soul relying on Jesus for rest and peace, emphasizing its security.
I will not, I will not, desert to his foes
Declares God's commitment to never abandon or leave those who trust in Him.
That soul, though all hell should endeavor to shake,
Asserts the unwavering support of God, even in the face of opposition from hell or enemies.
I'll never, no never, no never forsake.
Repeats the promise of God's eternal faithfulness, emphasizing that He will never forsake believers.
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