Christ in Song ‎#33

33. Building for Eternity

1 We are building in sorrow or joy
A temple the world may not see,
Which time cannot mar nor destroy:
We build for eternity.

Chorus:
We are building, ev'ry day,
A temple the world may not see;
Building, building ev'ry day,
Building for eternity!

2 Ev'ry tho't that we've ever had,
Its own little place has fill'd;
Ev'ry deed we have done, good or bad,
Is a stone in the temple we build. [Chorus]

3 Ev'ry word that so lightly falls,
Giving some heart joy or pain,
Will shine in our temple wall,
Or ever its beauty stain. [Chorus]

4 Are you building for God alone?
Are you building in faith and love,
A temple the Father will own,
In the city of light above? [Chorus]

Text Information

• First Line: We are building in sorrow or joy
• Title: Building for Eternity
• Author: N. B. S.
• Refrain First Line: We are building, ev'ry day
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1908
• Topic: Invitation and Repentance; Living His Life: Christian Character; Special Selections: Solos

Tune Information

• Name: [We are building in sorrow or joy]
• Arranger: N. B. Sargent
• Key: E Major