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Unless You Build this House
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Jun 28, 2026 updated
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Lou Fellingham's song 'Build This House' is a prayer of surrender and dedication, asking God to be the foundation of one's life and work. The lyrics express humility, acknowledging that all gifts come from God and that any effort without Him is futile. The song emphasizes the desire for lasting, God-honoring fruit and the longing to hear 'well done' from the Lord. It touches on themes of laying aside pride, serving God, and giving Him glory. The repeated refrain 'Unless You build this house, I am building it in vain' echoes Psalm 127:1, making a clear biblical connection.
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There's nothing that I have on earth
That doesn't come from You
I lay aside my pride and worldly worth
To serve You is the greatest
Thing that I could ever do
For unless You build this house
I am building it in vain
Unless the work is Yours
There is nothing to be gained
I want something that will stand
When Your holy fire comes
Something that will last
And to hear You say well done
Giving glory to You Lord
Glory to You Lord
So easy to desire what others have
Instead of seeing all the gifts
That You have given me
So help me fan the flame which You began
And burn in me a love for You
That all will clearly see
For unless You build this house
I am building it in vain
Unless the work is Yours
There is nothing to be gained
I want something that will stand
When Your holy fire comes
Something that will last
And to hear You say well done
Giving glory to You Lord
Glory to You Lord
Take my life and Let it Be
Giving glory to You Lord
Glory to You Lord
Take all the the Glory _
Glory to You Lord_
Glory to You Lord