Author: Nikolai F. S. Grundtvig, 1783-1872; Carl Doving, 1867-1937; Fred Hansen, 1888- Hymnal: Hymns for Youth #156 (1966) Meter: 8.8.8.8.8.8.8 Hymnal Title: Hymns for Youth First Line: Built on a rock the Church doth stand Lyrics: 1. Built on a rock the Church doth stand,
Even when steeples are falling;
Crumbled have spires in every land,
Bells still are chiming and calling,
Calling the young and old to rest,
Calling the souls of men distressed,
Longing for life everlasting.
2. Not in our temples made with hands,
God, the almighty, is dwelling;
High in the heavens His temple stands,
All earthly temples excelling.
Yet He who dwells in heaven above
Deigns to abide with us in love,
Making our bodies His temple.
3. We are God's house of living stones,
Built for His own habitation;
He fills our hearts, His humble thrones,
Granting us life and salvation;
Were two or three to seek His face,
He in their midst would show His grace,
Blessings upon them bestowing. Languages: English Tune Title: KIRKEN DEN ER ET
Built on a Rock