Notes from Tom
Foundational to all else, Scripture alone is our ultimate authority, guiding us in truth and revealing God's promises. This praise hymn affirms the Bible as the solid ground for our faith.
Lyrics
Verse 1Your Word, O Lord, is pure and true,
Its wisdom old, yet ever new.
“Inspired, inerrant,” we proclaim,
A rock on which we bear Your name.
When winds of doubt begin to blow,
It’s in Your Word, our roots will grow.
“The grass may wither, flowers fade,”
But by Your Word, our steps are made.
ChorusYour Word alone, a lamp that guides,
Through every storm, Your truth abides.
From age to age, to every land,
Your Word brings life — “Here we stand.”
Verse 2From ancient scrolls to printed page,
Your truth remains from age to age.
No higher voice, no greater call,
Your Word stands firm above it all.
“Man shall not live by bread alone,”
But by Your Word, which we are shown,
The Spirit moved, and prophets spoke,
To tell of Christ who bore the yoke.
ChorusYour Word alone, a lamp that guides,
Through every storm, Your truth abides.
From age to age, to every land,
Your Word saves souls — “Here we stand.”
Verse 3When fears arise, when doubt takes hold,
Your promises are tried and bold.
“Forever, O Lord, Your Word will stand,”
A light to guide us through this land.
The wisdom of this fleeting earth
Falls short of Your eternal worth.
“Your Word is truth,” our firm decree,
A steadfast hope for all to see.
ChorusYour Word alone, a lamp that guides,
Through every storm, Your truth abides.
From age to age, to every land,
Your truth proclaimed — “Here we stand.”
Verse 4O Father, send Your Spirit near,
To make Your Word in us appear.
Not empty words, but life renewed,
In every heart, Your grace pursued.
“The Word of God is living, true,”
And sharper than the sword we knew.
It cuts through lies, it makes us whole,
Your Word revives the weary soul.
Final ChorusYour Word alone, a lamp that guides,
Through every storm, Your truth abides.
From age to age, to every land,
Your truth is spread — “Here we stand.”
from Sola, released October 31, 2024
Lyrics and tune, Thomas J Bernthal, SDG
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