Hymns for a Pilgrim People ‎#356

356. My Hope Is Built on Nothing Less

1 My hope is built on nothing less
Than Jesus' blood and righteousness;
No merit of my own I claim,
But wholly lean on Jesus' name.
On Christ, the solid rock, I stand,
All other ground is sinking sand.

2 When darkness veils His lovely face,
I rest on His unchanging grace;
In ev'ry high and stormy gale
My anchor holds within the veil.
On Christ, the solid rock, I stand,
All other ground is sinking sand.

3 His oath, His covenant, His blood
Support me in the raging flood;
When all supports are washed away,
He then is all my hope and stay.
On Christ, the solid rock, I stand,
All other ground is sinking sand.

4 When He shall come with trumpet sound,
Oh, may I then in Him be found,
Clothed in His righteousness alone,
Redeemed to stand before the throne!
On Christ, the solid rock, I stand,
All other ground is sinking sand.

Text Information

• First Line: My hope is built on nothing less
• Title: My Hope Is Built on Nothing Less
• Author: Edward Mote, 1797-1874
• Meter: 8.8.8.8.8.8
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 2007
• Topic: Assurance; Faithfulness; Hope; Salvation; Sin

Tune Information

• Name: MELITA
• Composer: John B. Dykes, 1823-1876
• Meter: 8.8.8.8.8.8
• Key: C Major