My hope is built on nothing less
Than Jesus’ blood and righteousness
I dare not trust the sweetest frame
But wholly lean on Jesus’ name
On Christ the solid Rock I stand
All other ground is sinking sand
All other ground is sinking sand
When darkness seems to hide His face
I rest on His unchanging grace
In every high and stormy gale
My anchor holds within the veil
His oath, His covenant, His blood
Support me in the whelming flood
When all around my soul gives way
He then is all my Hope and Stay
When He shall come with trumpet sound
Oh may I then in Him be found
Dressed in righteousness alone
Faultless to stand before the throne
Song Meaning
The hymn places every hope on Christ’s blood and righteousness. When life’s storms come and earthly supports fail, the singer rests on Jesus as the solid rock and looks toward his return.
Biblical Message
Matthew 7:24–25 pictures a house founded on rock; Ephesians 2:8–9 underscores grace rather than personal merit. The hymn also looks ahead to Christ’s coming.
Reflection
Notice what you lean on for security, and bring that need to Christ.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the main message of “On Christ the solid Rock I stand”?
The hymn places every hope on Christ’s blood and righteousness. When life’s storms come and earthly supports fail, the singer rests on Jesus as the solid rock and looks toward his return.
Which Bible passages connect with the song?
Matthew 7:24–25 pictures a house founded on rock; Ephesians 2:8–9 underscores grace rather than personal merit. The hymn also looks ahead to Christ’s coming.
When can this song be used in worship?
Use it for confession of faith, worship during uncertainty, or a service of hope.