A Call for a Revival of the Great Hymns of the Church in our Worship Services

     In our modern era of the church, I have noticed that in some of our churches, not all, there is an absence of singing the great hymns of the church. Consequently, our youth, young couples and older people are not getting in worship the kinds of Biblical theology that has been put to music to satisfy the souls of the worshipers and prepare them for daily living as a believer in the Lord Jesus Christ.
     Today, I want to begin a series of publishing some of the hymns that have stood the test of time and that provide a solace for peace in the battles of life and a comfort to those who know Jesus Christ as Savior and Lord.
     Let's begin with . . .

     "On Christ the solid rock I stand"
        or called "The Solid Rock"
      Written by Edward Mote
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     My hope is built on nothing less 
     Than Jesus’ blood and righteousness. 
     I dare not trust the sweetest frame, 
     But wholly trust in Jesus’ Name. 

     Refrain 

     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. 

     Refrain 

     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. 

     Refrain 

     When He shall come with trumpet sound, 
     Oh may I then in Him be found. 
     Dressed in His righteousness alone, 
     Faultless to stand before the throne. 

     Refrain