Advent Hymnals

509. STAND ON THE ROCK

Christ in Song,

1.
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.

Chorus:
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.

2.
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.  [Chorus]

3.
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.  [Chorus]
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    Title Stand on the Rock
    Key E♭ Major
    Titles Let us stand on the Rock,
    First Line Firmly stand for God, in the world’s mad strife
    Author Dr. C. R. Blackall
    Year 1908
    Composer W. H. Doane
    Hymnal -
    Tune Firmly stand for God, in the world’s mad strife
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    # Stanzas
    Chorus
    Chorus Type
    Subjects Living His Life: Loyalty to Christ
    Texts Galatians 5:1
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    Scripture Song