Sacred Songs and Solos ‎#582

582. Oh, Build upon the Rock!

1 Where hast thou built thine house,
Thy soul's eternal dwelling?
Upon the treach'rous sands of sin,
'Mid floods and tempests swelling?

Chorus:
Oh, build upon the Rock—
The only sure foundation;
On Christ alone the Cornerstone,
The Rock of our salvation!

2 What wilt thou do when storms
Upon thy house are beating?
When from beneath, the treach'rous sands
That held thee are retreating? [Chorus]

3 Wait not until the floods
With final shock appalling,
Shall come — and thou canst never save
Thy ruined house from falling. [Chorus]

Text Information

• First Line: Where hast thou built thine house
• Title: Oh, Build upon the Rock!
• Author: G. F. R.
• Refrain First Line: Oh, build upon the Rock
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1890
• Scripture:
  Matthew 7:25
• Topic: Warning

Tune Information

• Name: [Where hast thou built thine house]
• Composer: G. F. Root
• Key: B♭ Major