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The Rock
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Aug 15, 2026 updated
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Michael Ketterer's song "The Rock," featuring Laura Hackett Park and J. May, is a worship anthem about finding security and strength in God during times of fear and uncertainty. The lyrics contrast building life on shifting feelings with trusting in Christ, the unshakable cornerstone. It expresses a commitment to cling to God when overwhelmed, calling on His name in the face of enemies and inner turmoil. The song emphasizes God's faithfulness and power, encouraging listeners to let go of their own reasoning and rely on His higher ways. It speaks to the peace and stability found in God's presence, even when circumstances are difficult.
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[Laura Hackett Park:]
I will not build my life upon the passing sands
Of how I feel inside
From one moment to the next
And I will love You, Lord
My Rock, my God, my Strength
A precious Cornerstone
The floods of death could never shake
Oh
[Michael Ketterer:]
When I feel afraid I will trust in You
When I'm overcome, I will cling onto
The Rock that is higher, He's higher
The Rock that is higher
When I feel afraid I will trust in You
When I'm overcome, I will cling onto
The Rock that is higher, He's higher
The Rock that is higher
[Laura Hackett Park & Michael Ketterer:]
When my enemies just come for me
I don't know how to fight the fear
That comes against my heart and mind
I call upon the name of Christ
He's higher, He's higher
A Rock that is higher
[Michael Ketterer:]
When I feel afraid I will trust in You
When I'm overcome, I will cling onto
The Rock that is higher, He's higher
The Rock that is higher
When I feel afraid I will trust in You
When I'm overcome, I will cling onto
The Rock that is higher, He's higher
The Rock that is higher
[Laura Hackett Park & Michael Ketterer:]
When my enemies surrounding me
He comes to steal my joy, my peace
I let go of my reasoning
And fall upon the Rock
That is higher, He's higher
The Rock that is higher
[Michael Ketterer:]
When I feel afraid I will trust in You
When I'm overcome, I will cling onto
The Rock that is higher, He's higher
The Rock that is higher
[J. May:]
He's a Rock that's unmovable
The hope you've been looking for
When I'm feeling unsafe [?] these days
I'm gonna be dipping low, dipping low
Taking the humble road, leaning on the love that I know He holds
His ways are unsearchable so I don't rely on my own thoughts
This weak heart needs the Rock
Hold on, hold on
And I know who's heart stands strong in the Lord
When all goes wrong remember the Rock
So [?] and so I've been taught
Who am I gonna fear?
The Lord is my light and the strength of my life
I trust in the Lord and the power of His might
I lift my eyes, let strength arise
My Lord, my God is on my side
My hope is this, I cling to Him
The trials that come will pale to Him
[Laura Hackett Park:]
Oh, for the ears and the peace of mind
Outside [?]
For the fear is real and it's power can kill
The stability of our times
The stability of our times
[Laura Hackett Park & Michael Ketterer:]
We'll be the Rock
That is higher, He's higher
The Rock, He is higher
[Michael Ketterer:]
When I feel afraid I will trust in You
When I'm overcome, I will cling onto
The Rock that is higher, He's higher
The Rock that is higher