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Text:We'll Build on the Rock
Author:F. E. Belden (1858-1945)
Tune:[We'll build on the Rock, the living Rock]
Composer:F. E. Belden (1858-1945)

531. We'll Build on the Rock

1 We’ll build on the Rock, the living Rock,
On Jesus, the Rock of Ages;
So shall we abide the fearful shock,
When loud the tempest rages.

Refrain
We’ll build on the Rock,
We’ll build on the Rock;
We’ll build on the Rock, on the solid Rock,
On Christ, the mighty Rock.

2 Some build on the sinking sands of life,
On visions of earthly treasure;
Some build on the waves of sin and strife,
Of fame, and worldly pleasure. [Refrain]

3 O build on the Rock, for ever sure,
The firm and the true foundation;
Its hope is the hope which shall endure,
The hope of our salvation. [Refrain]

Text Information
First Line: We'll build on the Rock, the living Rock
Title: We'll Build on the Rock
Author: F. E. Belden (1858-1945) (1886)
Refrain First Line: We’ll build on the Rock, We’ll build on the Rock;
Meter: 9.8.9.7.Ref.
Publication Date: 1985
Scripture:
Topic: Christan Life: Faith and Trust
Tune Information
Name: [We'll build on the Rock, the living Rock]
Composer: F. E. Belden (1858-1945) (1886)
Meter: 9.8.9.7.Ref.
Incipit: 51123 12165 51123
Key: G Major or modal



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