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]
Belden was born in Battle Creek, Michigan in 1858. He began writing music in his late teenage years after moving to California with his family. For health reasons he later moved to Colorado. He returned to Battle Creek with his wife in the early 1880s, and there he became involved in Adventist Church publishing. F. E. Belden wrote many hymn tunes, gospel songs, and related texts in the early years of the Seventh-day Adventist Church. Belden was able to rapidly write both music and poetry together which enabled him to write a song to fit a sermon while it was still being delivered. He also wrote songs for evangelist Billy Sunday. Though Belden’s later years were marred by misunderstandings with the church leadership over his royal… Go to person page >
Display Title: Build on the RockFirst Line: We'll build on the Rock, the living RockTune Title: [We'll build on the Rock, the living Rock]Author: F. E. B.Date: 1908Subject: Christ | Christ Our Foundation; Invitation and Repentance | Call Accepted
Display Title: We'll Build on the RockFirst Line: We'll build on the Rock, the living RockTune Title: [We'll build on the Rock, the living Rock]Author: F. E. Belden (1858-1945)Meter: 9.8.9.7.Ref.Scripture: Matthew 7:24-26Date: 1985Subject: Christan Life | Faith and Trust
Display Title: We'll build on the RockFirst Line: We'll build on the Rock, the living RockTune Title: [We'll build on the Rock, the living Rock]Author: Franklin E. Belden
Display Title: Build on the RockFirst Line: We'll build on the RockTune Title: [We'll build on the Rock]Author: F. E. B.Date: 1909Subject: Christ | Rock
Display Title: We'll Build on the RockFirst Line: We'll build on the Rock, the living RockTune Title: [We'll build on the Rock, the living Rock]Author: F. E. BeldenMeter: 9.8.9.7. With RefrainDate: 1941Subject: Sabbath School | Faith and Trust
Display Title: Build on the RockFirst Line: We'll build on the rock, the living RockTune Title: [We'll build on the rock, the living Rock]Author: Franklin Edson Belden
Display Title: Build On the RockFirst Line: We'll build on the Rock, the living RockTune Title: [We'll build on the Rock, the living Rock]Author: F. E. B.Scripture: Matthew 7:24-25Date: 1888
Display Title: Build On the RockFirst Line: We'll build on the Rock, the living RockTune Title: [We'll build on the Rock, the living Rock]Author: F. E. B.Date: 1887
Display Title: We'll build on the RockFirst Line: We'll build on the Rock, the living RockTune Title: BUILD ON THE ROCKAuthor: F. E. B.Scripture: Matthew 7:24-25Date: 1886Subject: Special Department | Bible Songs