Author: Edward Mote, 1797-1874, alt. Hymnal: Evangelical Lutheran Worship #597 (2006) Meter: 8.8.8.8.8.8 Refrain First Line: On Christ, the solid rock I stand Lyrics: 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.
Refrain:
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. [Refrain]
3 His oath, his covenant, his blood
sustain me in the raging flood;
when all supports are washed away,
he then is all my hope and stay. [Refrain]
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! [Refrain] Topics: Grace, Faith; Atonement; Grace, Faith; Trust, Guidance Languages: English Tune Title: MELITA
My Hope Is Built on Nothing Less