Christ is my firm foundation
The Rock on which I stand
When everything around me is shaking
I've never been more glad
That I put my faith in Jesus
'Cause He's never let me down (Yeah)
He's faithful through generations
So why would He fail now?
He won't (No, He won't, no, He won't)
He won't (He won't, He won't, He won't)
And I've still got joy in chaos
I've got peace that makes no sense
So I won't be going under
I'm not held by my own strength
'Cause I build my life on Jesus
He's never let me down
He's faithful through every season
So why would He fail now? (Sing it out)
He won't
He won't
He won't fail
He won't fail
He won't
He won't
No, no, no, no, He won't fail
He won't fail (No)
He won't fail (One more time, say it)
Christ is my firm foundation (Testify)
The Rock on which I stand
When everything around me is shaking (I've never been more)
I've never been more glad (Sing it now)
That I put my faith in Jesus (Yeah)
'Cause He's never let me down (He's faithful)
He's faithful through generations (So why)
So why would He fail now? (I need you to shout it out)
He won't (Sing it out, say)
He won't (No He won't, no He won't)
He won't fail (No, no)
He won't fail, no, no (One more time)
He won't (Yeah-ayy-ayy-ayy, ayy-ayy)
He won't (I've never seen You fail, no)
He won't fail (No)
He won't fail
I have a testimony
I have a story to sing
This is my story to sing my song
I have a testimony, you wanna see my testimony?
Rain came, wind blew
But my house was built on You
I'm safe with You
I'm gonna make it through (I feel somebody's faith rising)
Rain came and wind blew
But my house was built on You (This is the reason you made it, 'cause)
I'm safe with You
I'm gonna make it through (One more time, oh, rain came)
Oh, rain came and wind blew
But my house was built on You (This is the reason I'm standing)
Oh, I'm safe with You
I'm gonna make it (I'm gonna make it)
Yeah, I'm gonna make it through ('Cause I'm standing)
'Cause I'm standing strong on You (I'm gonna make it)
Yeah, I'm gonna make it through (My house is built on)
'Cause my house is built on You (One more time y'all, say it)
And Christ is my firm foundation (Ayy)
The Rock on which I stand
When everything around me is shaking (Oh, woah-oh)
I've never been more glad (Sing it out)
That I put my faith in Jesus (He's never let me down)
'Cause He's never let me down (Faithful)
He's faithful through generations (Oh, yeah)
So why would He fail now?
He won't
He won't
He won't fail (Say it)
He won't fail
He won't (Oh-oh-oh-oh, oh-oh-oh)
He won't (No, no, no, no, no, no)
He won't fail (Woah)
He won't fail
Never seen the righteous forsaken
And He won't start now
Never seen the righteous forsaken
And He won't start now
Rain came, wind blew
My house was built on You (This is how I made it)
I'm safe with You
I'm gonna make it through (Oh, rain came)
Rain came, wind blew (It tried to knock me out, it tried to shape me up)
But my house was built on You (But my house was built on You, oh-oh-oh)
I'm safe with You
I'm gonna make it (Yes, I'm gonna make it)
I'm gonna make it through (I'm standing strong on You)
'Cause I'm standing strong on You (I'm gonna make it through)
I'm gonna make it through ('Cause my house is built on)
'Cause my house is built on You ('Cause you're gonna make it through)
I'm gonna make it through ('Cause I'm standing strong)
'Cause I'm standing strong on You (I'm gonna make it)
I'm gonna make it through
'Cause my house is built on You
Yeah, give it up for the legendary Cody Carnes
"Firm Foundation (He Won't)" by Maverick City Music is a powerful worship song that reminds us of the unchanging faithfulness of God. The song declares that Christ is our firm foundation, the rock on which we stand, and that He will never fail us. It is a declaration of trust and confidence in God's unwavering love and protection.
The song opens with the lyrics, "Christ is my firm foundation, the Rock on which I stand." This line immediately establishes the central theme of the song – the unshakeable foundation we have in Christ. In Matthew 7:24-25, Jesus tells a parable about two builders, one who builds his house on the rock and another who builds on the sand. When the storms come, only the house built on the rock stands firm. This parable illustrates the importance of building our lives on the solid foundation of Christ.
As the song progresses, it emphasizes the unchanging nature of God's faithfulness. The lyrics state, "When everything around me is shaking, I've never been more glad that I put my faith in Jesus." This is a powerful reminder that no matter what challenges or uncertainties we face in life, we can trust in God's faithfulness to see us through. Hebrews 13:8 affirms this truth, stating, "Jesus Christ is the same yesterday, today, and forever."
The chorus of the song repeats the phrase "He won't fail" as a declaration of our trust in God's unwavering faithfulness. It echoes the promises found throughout Scripture that God will never leave us or forsake us (Deuteronomy 31:6) and that He is able to do immeasurably more than we can ask or imagine (Ephesians 3:20).
The bridge of the song brings a personal testimony of God's faithfulness, proclaiming, "Rain came, wind blew, but my house was built on You. I'm safe with You, I'm gonna make it through." This imagery is reminiscent of the story of the wise man who built his house on the rock in Matthew 7. Despite the storms of life, those who build their lives on the solid foundation of Christ can find security and assurance in Him.
The song also features a spoken word section by Chandler Moore, who testifies to the faithfulness of God. He declares, "Never seen the righteous forsaken, and He won't start now." This line echoes Psalm 37:25, which says, "I have been young, and now am old, yet I have not seen the righteous forsaken or his children begging for bread." It is a reminder that God has always been faithful to His people and will continue to be faithful in the future.
"Firm Foundation (He Won't)" is an anthem of trust and confidence in the unchanging faithfulness of God. It reminds us to build our lives on the solid foundation of Christ, knowing that He will never fail us. No matter what storms we face, we can trust in His unwavering love and protection. This song is a powerful reminder of the promises found in Scripture and a call to anchor our lives in the unshakeable truth of God's faithfulness.
