Stand on the Rock

lyricist: Christopher Blackall, 1871
Composer: Howard Doane

Firmly stand for God

in the world’s mad strife

Tho’ the bleak winds roar

and the waves beat high;

’Tis the Rock alone giv­eth strength and life

When the hosts of sin are nigh.

Let us stand on the Rock

Firmly stand on the Rock

on the Rock of Christ alone;

If the strife we en­dure

we shall stand se­cure

’Mid the throng who sur­round the throne.

Firmly stand for right

with a mo­tive pure

With a true heart bold

and a faith e’er strong;

’Tis the Rock alone giv­eth tri­umph sure

O’er the world’s ar­ray of wrong.

Firmly stand for truth

it will serve you best;

Tho’ it wait­eth long

it is sure at last;

’Tis the Rock alone giv­eth peace and rest

When the storms of life are past.

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