I was thank God for His grace in my life when this great hymn came to mind. It is sad to think of all the Christians will never hear these great old hymns.

The writer of the lyrics for this song was an Englishman, Edward Mote, raised by unbelieving, somewhat neglectful parents who ran a pub. According to an account of his early life, he is quoted as having said he did not "know there was a God."

Although receiving the Lord at the age of 18, he entered into the business of cabinet-making, following an apprenticeship. Later, at the age of 55, he became pastor of a Baptist church, serving there for more than 20 years.

This song (which sometimes features alternate lyrics) should be a great encouragement to us, as we can see what the chorus states: "On Christ, the solid Rock, I stand/All other ground is sinking sand." If we can truly enter into that sentiment, we will realize that we must rely on Christ alone. We will encounter many things in our human life, but whether family, a job, a home, education, human attainments--these things may not fully pass the test. They may be as "sinking sand." Only Christ is the true solid Rock on which we can stand, fellow brothers!

I understand this song was written after a true life experience.

If someone could help me with information/story behind this song...

Yes, my hope is built on nothing less. Christ is my hope. Lord Jesus! I love You.

Though I don't expect to leave this world in the near future, I've been thinking of memorial service. This hymn came to mind that I wanted to include along with the scripture about building your house on sand! Couldn't remember the title so thankfully your web site helped me enormously. For me, having a hope that's alive, enables me not to "give up on God" but to patiently endure knowing that hope in God, does not disappoint.

Amen. Thank You Lord Jesus!

Hard times always catch us by surprise but shouldn't if you are a child of the loving Father. This is the first song I run to when I hear of the woes of the New York Stock Exchange. People depended on people to be honest but greed has made that thinking seem naive. Trust the Lord with all your heart; lean not on your own understanding. Acknowledge Him in all your ways and He will direct your path. On Christ the solid rock I stand, all other ground is sinking sand....can't find peace in ourselves unless the Christ lives within. Ask Him today, if you haven't already.

It's not just faith that my expectations are built on, but faith in the message of Jesus.

And in that message are amazing promises, outrageous hopes, and incredible assurances.

But the message is not enough. Anyone can write a spiritual science fiction version of some utopia, something we all would wish to be true.

However, the message of Jesus is built on the reality of who Jesus really is. Only God, with infinite resources and influence can finance such outrageous hopes that Jesus encouraged us to believe. Only God can do what is necessary to underwrite the cost of such startling glory.

And that is exactly who Jesus is, the Right Hand of God, The Only Begotton of the Father, The Word of the Very God, God with us...

The Father said of Jesus, "This is my Beloved Son, in whom I am very pleased. Listen to him!

You can count on Him.

My home is built on nothing less.

My hope is built on nothing less than Jesus' blood, the only way to the Father! Thank you, Jesus!