Arise and Build!
Words and music by Larry Holder · 1998
Key of C · 76 BPM · 4/4 · Church,Praise · Nehemiah 2:20
Verse 1
1. The Lord has laid the firm foundation,
And He has given us the goal
To bring the Light to every nation,
To share the Hope with every soul.
Verse 2
The One who calls is our Provider;
We do not join this task alone,
For He who brings each new beginning
Will give us strength to see it done.
Verse 3
So reach out to the hand that is beside you.
Together let us hold His banner high.
That Christ may be exalted,
His commission be fulfilled,
Let us hearken* to the call:
Arise and Build!
Verse 4
2. For Jesus Christ is our Foundation;
In Him alone our plans are laid,
To count ourselves among the faithful,
To have God's holy Word obeyed.
Verse 5
Now as we join this task together,
We trust in Him to see us on.
The gates of hell cannot withstand us:
We shall prevail til we're done!
Verse 6
Note: my kids say "hearken" is too old-fashioned a word.
If you prefer, try substituting the word "answer".
© 1998 Larry Holder · Shared through WorshipCommons — free for worship everywhere, always.