They Build Upon the Rolling Sand

Verse 1

They build upon the rolling sand, A tottering house that will not stand, Who place in works their trust; And in the dark and stormy day, Their frail support shall fall away, And crumble into dust.

Verse 2

‘Tis not by works that we have done, But thro' our faith in Christ alone, That we can be secure; While on this sure foundation laid, No storm can make the soul afraid, For its defense is sure.

Verse 3

Then let us not with earnest care A worthless building strive to rear, And labor thus in vain; But fix out faith and hope alone Upon that precious cornerstone Which ever shall remain.