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Text:Working on the Building
Alterer:Charles P. Jones
Author:M. J. Jefferson
Tune:[The word of God is holy]
Composer:Charles P. Jones

134. Working on the Building

1 The word of God is holy,
And ev'ry sentence true;
'Tis settled up in heaven,
So let it be in you.

Refrain:
Working on the building,
Working on the building,
Working on the building,
On the building for my Lord.

2 The word of God is precious
As in the days of old;
Receive it as a treasure,
And to its teachings hold. [Refrain]

3 The word of God is righteous,
And 'twill our hearts renew,
And make us just like Jesus,
In all we say or do. [Refrain]

4 The church of God is building
By it, in Jesus' love;
By faith we all are working
With orders from above. [Refrain]

5 Christ is the sure foundation
On whom the faithful stand;
On Him we'll build this temple,
The Word, our sword in hand. [Refrain]

Text Information
First Line: The word of God is holy
Title: Working on the Building
Author: M. J. Jefferson
Alterer: Charles P. Jones
Refrain First Line: Working on the building
Language: English
Publication Date: 1977
Scripture: ; ;
Topic: Missions
Tune Information
Name: [The word of God is holy]
Composer: Charles P. Jones
Key: B♭ Major



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