Security and Foundations

As I've watched the news of late, from local concerns to world disasters, I've felt very unsettled and insecure. It's interesting how God can use such things to point out where we tend to look for security. I don't think it's a coincidence that the following hymn comes to mind when I start to fret. Thought I'd post it, since it has been encouraging to me ...

On Christ the Solid Rock I Stand

by Edward Mote

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.

When darkness veils His lovely face,

I rest on His unchanging grace;

In every high and stormy gale

My anchor holds within the veil.

On Christ, the solid Rock, I stand;

All other ground is sinking sand.

His oath, His covenant, and blood

Support me in the whelming flood;

When every earthly prop gives way,

He then is all my Hope and Stay.

On Christ, the solid Rock, I stand;

All other ground is sinking sand.

When He shall come with trumpet sound,

Oh, may I then in Him be found,

Clothed in His righteousness alone,

Faultless to stand before the throne!

On Christ, the solid Rock, I stand;

All other ground is sinking sand.