I build on this foundation

I build on this foundation

Author: Richard Massie
Published in 6 hymnals

Representative Text

1 I build on this foundation,--
That Jesus and his blood
Alone are my salvation,
The true eternal good.
To mine his Spirit speaketh
Sweet words of soothing power,
How God to him that seeketh
For rest, hath rest in store.

2 My merry heart is springing,
And knows not how to pine:
'Tis full of joy and singing,
And radiancy divine.
The sun whose smiles so cheer me
Is Jesus Christ alone:
To have him always near me
Is heaven itself begun.

Source: Laudes Domini: a selection of spiritual songs ancient and modern #378

Author: Richard Massie

Massie, Richard, eldest son of the Rev. R. Massie, of Goddington, Cheshire, and Rector of Eccleston, was born at Chester, June 18, 1800, and resides at Pulford Hall, Coddington. Mr. Massie published a translation of Martin Luther’s Spiritual Songs, London, 1854. His Lyra Domestica, 1st series, London, 1860, contains translations of the 1st Series of Spitta's Psalter und Harfe. In 1864 he published vol. ii., containing translations of Spitta's 2nd Series, together with an Appendix of translations of German hymns by various authors. He also contributed many translations of German hymns to Mercer's Church Psalter & Hymn Book; to Reid's British Herald; to the Day of Rest, &c. He died Mar. 11,1887. -- John Julian, Di… Go to person page >

Text Information

First Line: I build on this foundation
Author: Richard Massie
Language: English
Copyright: Public Domain

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A Selection of Spiritual Songs #1003

Calvary Selection of Spiritual Songs with Music for the Church and the Choir #d367

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Laudes Domini #378

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Psalms and Hymns and Spiritual Songs #1109

The Church of God Selection of Spiritual Songs for the Church and Choir #d360

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The New Laudes Domini #390

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