Based on Psalm 127
(c)1988/1998 by Touching Jesus Ministries
| Lyrics vary somewhat from the sheet music shown here. Lyrics to the full song as sung in audio are listed below this sheet music. |
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| EXCEPT THE LORD BUILD THE HOUSE I. Now we can build enormous churches That will bring the praise of man; But unless God leads the service, The people gather there in vain. Chorus: For except the Lord build the house, They labor to build it in vain. And except the Lord keep the city, The watchman waketh it in vain. II. And we can build our guided missiles, And we can make our army strong; But unless the Lord is with us, We won't sing the victory song. Chorus: For except the Lord build the house, They labor to build it in vain. And except the Lord keep the city, The watchman waketh it the vain. III. So let us keep our eyes on Jesus, And we'll escape the coming harm. When ten thousand fall around us, We'll be safe within His Arm. IV. And there is peace and perfect rest In those Everlasting Arms. And His children need not worry, They'll be safe from every harm. Chorus: For except the Lord build the house, They labor to build it in vain. And except the Lord keep the city, The watchman waketh it in vain. Ending: Now it is vain for you to rise up early, To sit up late, and eat the bread of sorrows; For the Lord giveth His beloved sleep. Based on Psalm 127 Words and Music by Marjorie Reece (c) 1986 by TJM |