Crowning Day No. 3 ‎#55

55. Building on the Rock

1 On the solid Rock I am building,
And my home will surely stand the storm;
Tho’ the tempest rage fierce and madly,
All is safe, for it can do no harm.

Refrain:
On the solid Rock is my building sure,
Tho’ the tempest shock, still it is secure.
On the solid Rock I am building,
And my house will surely stand the storm.

2 On the solid Rock I am building,
Precious stones, gold, silver, may all be
That I place each day in the temple,
I am building for eternity. [Refrain]

3 On the solid Rock I am building,
Wood and hay and stubble will not stand
For the fires of God will destroy them,
His approval they can ne’er command. [Refrain]

4 On the solid Rock I am building,
And my work will surely there abide;
Then the Lord will say, Faithful servant,
A reward awaits you by my side. [Refrain]

5 O my brother, where are you building,
Is your house upon the Rock, or sand?
When the winds and waves beat upon it,
Will it fall in wreck, or will it stand? [Refrain]

Text Information

• First Line: On the solid Rock I am building
• Title: Building on the Rock
• Author: D. E. D.
• Refrain First Line: On the solid Rock is my building sure
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1898

Tune Information

• Name: [On the solid Rock I am building]
• Composer: D. E. Dortch