I wanna build with gold that will survive the fire
Wanna build with gold something to raise You higher
Only want to please You Lord
Only want to build for You
Wanna build for You and Your glory, build for You
Wanna build for You and Your glory
Lord come shake this house show me what it’s made of
Will it ever stand the test of fire?
Burn right to the heart of my motives and agendas
Lord come and shake, shake, shake
Come shake this house
Song Meaning
“Lord Come Shake This House” is a prayer for God to test and purify what we build for His glory.
Biblical Message
1 Corinthians 3:12–13 uses a fire image to test the quality of what is built. The song applies that image to work offered for God’s glory.
Reflection
Examine motives as well as visible results.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the main theme of “Lord Come Shake This House”?
A prayer for God to test and purify what we build for His glory.
Which Bible passage can frame this song?
1 Corinthians 3:12–13 uses a fire image to test the quality of what is built.