Complete Anglican Hymns Old and New ‎#897

897. The wise man

1 The wise man built his house upon the rock,
the wise man built his house upon the rock,
the wise man built his house upon the rock,
and the rain came tumbling down.
And the rain came down and the floods came up,
the rain came down and the floods came up,
the rain came down and the floods came up,
and the house on the rock stood firm.

2 The foolish man built his house upon the sand,
the foolish man built his house upon the sand,
the foolish man built his house upon the sand,
and the rain came tumbling down.
And the rain came down and the floods came up,
the rain came down and the floods came up,
the rain came down and the floods came up,
and the house on the sand fell flat.

Text Information

• First Line: The wise man built his house upon the rock
• Title: The wise man
• Author: Unknown
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 2000
• Scripture:
  Luke 6:47-49
  ;
  Matthew 7:24-27
• Topic: Baptism: Children's Hymns and Songs; Confirmation: Children's Hymns and Songs; Faith, Trust and Commitment: Children's Hymns and Songs; Year A: Proper 4

Tune Information

• Name: [The wise man built his house upon the rock]
• Composer: Unknown
• Arranger: Keith Stent
• Key: f♯ minor
• Copyright: Arr. © 1999 Kevin Mayhew Ltd.