The Solid Rock
Ian Eskelin Lyrics
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All other ground is sinking sand
On Christ the solid rock I stand
All other ground is sinking sand
My hope is built on nothing less
Than His righteousness alone
And so I’ll stand faultless
When all around my soul gives way
I will lean on Jesus’ name
When darkness tries to fill my days
I’ve got His unchanging grace
'Cause at the cross He said my name
And took my place
When everything comes crumbling down
In Him alone I will be found
My hope is built on nothing less
Than His righteousness alone
And so I’ll stand faultless
Before the throne
The lyrics of Ian Eskelin’s song “Solid Rock” are an allusion to the parable told by Jesus in Matthew 7:24-27, where the wise man built his house on the rock, whereas the foolish man built his house on the sand. The wise man’s house withstood the storm, while the foolish man’s house collapsed. This parable highlights the importance of building one’s life on a firm foundation, namely Jesus Christ. The chorus of the song emphasizes this point with the repetition of “On Christ the solid rock I stand, all other ground is sinking sand.”
The verses of the song speak of the assurance and hope that come with a solid foundation in Jesus Christ. The first verse talks about the sinking sand of all other ground, while the second verse declares that the hope of the singer is built solely on the righteousness of Jesus. In the bridge, the singer acknowledges the trials and difficulties of life, but declares their dependence on Jesus’ unchanging grace and the fact that He took their place on the cross. The final verse affirms that when everything else crumbles, the singer will still be standing on the solid rock of Christ.
Overall, the song “Solid Rock” is a reminder to build our lives on the firm foundation of Jesus Christ and to trust in Him through all of life’s ups and downs.
Line by Line Meaning
On Christ the solid rock I stand
I rely on Jesus as my firm foundation for everything
All other ground is sinking sand
Anything else I base my life on will ultimately fail me
My hope is built on nothing less
My trust is solely in Jesus and His promises
Than His righteousness alone
I am saved by His perfect goodness, not my own works
And so I’ll stand faultless
Because of Jesus' sacrifice, I can approach God without guilt or shame
Before the throne
I am able to stand in the presence of God without fear of judgment
When all around my soul gives way
Even when life is falling apart and I feel like I have nothing left, I can cling to Jesus
I will lean on Jesus’ name
In times of trouble, I will turn to Jesus for strength and comfort
When darkness tries to fill my days
When I face difficult or sorrowful times, I know that Jesus' light still shines
I’ve got His unchanging grace
No matter what, Jesus' love and mercy are constant and unwavering
'Cause at the cross He said my name
Jesus' sacrifice on the cross was personal and intentional, made for each one of us by name
And took my place
Jesus willingly took on the punishment for my sins so that I can be forgiven and free
When everything comes crumbling down
In the face of disaster or heartbreak, Jesus remains steadfast and reliable
In Him alone I will be found
My identity, worth, and security are found only in Jesus, not in the things of this world
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: IAN ASHLEY ESKELIN
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