Author: Edward Mote, 1797-1874 Hymnal: African Methodist Episcopal Church Hymnal #364 (2011) Meter: 8.8.8.8 with refrain Scripture: 1 Corinthians 3:11 First Line: My hope is built on nothing less Refrain First Line: On Christ, the solid rock, I stand Lyrics: 1 My hope is built on nothing less
Than Jesus' blood and righteousness;
I dare not trust the sweetest frame,
But wholly lean on Jesus' name.
Refrain:
On Christ, the solid Rock, I stand;
All other ground is sinking sand,
All other ground is sinking sand.
2 When darkness veils His lovely face,
I rest on His unchanging grace;
In every high and stormy gale,
My anchor holds within the veil. [Refrain]
3 His oath, His covenant, His blood
Support me in the whelming flood;
When all around my soul gives way,
He then is all my hope and stay. [Refrain]
4 When He shall come with trumpet sound,
O may I then in Him be found!
Dressed in His righteousness alone,
Faultless to stand before the throne! [Refrain] Topics: The Christian Life Hope and Aspiration; Ascription Languages: English Tune Title: THE SOLID ROCK
My Hope Is Built