This hymn, penned by the son of neglectful pubkeepers in London, has become
one of the most beloved gospel hymns in the Church today. Despite some
variations in the precise words of the song, the basic message strongly
sets
forth Christ's righteousness as the only requirement for salvation, making
it very much a "Hymn of Grace." (cyberhymnal )
what great theology in these old hymns : " I dare not trust the sweetest
frame, but wholly trust in Jesus name"
Edward Mote 1862 ~ music by William Bradbury 1863
My hope is built on nothing less
Than Jesus' blood and righteousness;
I dare not trust the sweetest frame,
But wholly lean on Jesus' name.
When darkness veils His lovely face,
I rest on His unchanging grace;
In every high and stormy gale,
My anchor holds within the veil.
His oath, His covenant, His blood
Sup****t me in the whelming flood;
When all around my soul gives way,
He then is all my hope and stay.
When He shall come with trumpet sound,
Oh, may I then in Him be found;
Dressed in His righteousness alone,
Faultless to stand before the throne.
Refrain:
On Christ, the solid Rock, I stand;
All other ground is sinking sand,
All other ground is sinking sand.
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