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118. The Wise Man and the Foolish Man

1 The wise man built his house upon the rock.
The wise man built his house upon the rock.
The wise man built his house upon the rock.
And the rains came tumbling down.
The rains came down, and the floods came up.
The rains came down, and the floods came up.
The rains came down, and the floods came up.
And the house on the rock stood firm.

2 The foolish man built his house upon the sand.
The foolish man built his house upon the sand.
The foolish man built his house upon the sand.
And the rains came tumbling down.
The rains came down, and the floods came up.
The rains came down, and the floods came up.
The rains came down, and the floods came up.
And the house on the sand fell down.

Text Information
First Line: The wise man built his house upon the rock
Title: The Wise Man and the Foolish Man
Language: English
Publication Date: 2006
Scripture: ;
Topic: Know: Epiphany/Ministry and Teaching of Christ
Tune Information
Name: [The wise man built his house upon the rock]
Composer: Unknown
Key: F Major



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