356. My Hope Is Built on Nothing Less

1 My hope is built on nothing less
Than Jesus' blood and righteousness;
No merit of my own I claim,
But wholly lean on Jesus' name.
On Christ, the solid rock, I stand,
All other ground is sinking sand.

2 When darkness veils His lovely face,
I rest on His unchanging grace;
In ev'ry high and stormy gale
My anchor holds within the veil.
On Christ, the solid rock, I stand,
All other ground is sinking sand.

3 His oath, His covenant, His blood
Support me in the raging flood;
When all supports are washed away,
He then is all my hope and stay.
On Christ, the solid rock, I stand,
All other ground is sinking sand.

4 When He shall come with trumpet sound,
Oh, may I then in Him be found,
Clothed in His righteousness alone,
Redeemed to stand before the throne!
On Christ, the solid rock, I stand,
All other ground is sinking sand.

Text Information
First Line: My hope is built on nothing less
Title: My Hope Is Built on Nothing Less
Author: Edward Mote, 1797-1874
Meter: 8.8.8.8.8.8
Language: English
Publication Date: 2007
Topic: Assurance; Faithfulness; Hope (2 more...)
Tune Information
Name: MELITA
Composer: John B. Dykes, 1823-1876
Meter: 8.8.8.8.8.8
Key: C Major



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