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Title: Shane & Karen Vaughn singing "I go to the rock"
Summary: 1. The search for a dependable foundation — 00:00–00:12
The song begins with the question of whom a person can depend upon when no stable foundation appears available.
The performers answer by identifying the rock as their source of security.
They express confidence in the ability of the one represented by the rock.
2. Christ as the rock of salvation — approximately 00:12–00:25
The lyrics identify the rock as the source of salvation.
They refer to the stone rejected by the builders.
The performers then use the imagery of a mountain that stands beside the believer.
These images emphasize stability, support, and protection.
3. The contrast between rock and sinking sand — approximately 00:25–00:33
The song contrasts the instability of the surrounding world with the solidity of Christ.
The performers declare their dependence upon Christ as the foundation upon which they stand.
The contrast emphasizes confidence despite uncertain circumstances.
4. Christ as shelter and friend — 00:33–00:43
The song identifies two important needs: shelter and friendship.
The performers present Christ as the answer to both.
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4. Christ as shelter and friend — 00:33–00:43
The song identifies two important needs: shelter and friendship.
The performers present Christ as the answer to both.
The language emphasizes personal dependence rather than merely an abstract theological belief.
5. The storms of life — approximately 00:43–00:55
The lyrics raise the question of where a believer should turn when life's storms become threatening.
The performers use the imagery of storms to represent adversity and uncertainty.
The central concern is the need for dependable help during difficult circumstances.
6. The winds of sorrow and times of tribulation — approximately 00:55–01:09
The song continues by referring to sorrow and tribulation.
The performers ask where a person can turn when the soul needs consolation.
They answer by returning to the central declaration of dependence upon the rock of salvation.
7. Reaffirming confidence in Christ — 01:09 onward
The performers repeat the images of the rejected stone, the mountain, and the solid rock.
They again contrast Christ's stability with sinking sand.
The performance concludes by repeating the declaration that Christ is the believer's shelter and friend.
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solid rock.
They again contrast Christ's stability with sinking sand.
The performance concludes by repeating the declaration that Christ is the believer's shelter and friend.
The repetition reinforces the central message of confidence and dependence.
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Transcript:
(00:00) Who do I lean on? Who do I lean on? When there is no foundation stable. I go to the rock. I know he's able. I go to the rock. I go to the rock of my salvation. I go to the storm. The builder rejected. I run to the mountain. And the mountain stands by me. Oh, he stands by me. With the earth all around me sink and stand Christ that solid rock I stand.
(00:33) When I need a shelter when I need a friend I go to the rock. Where do I go? Where do I go? When the storms of life are threatened. Who do I turn to? Who do I turn to when the winds of sorrow blow? And who do I talk to? Who do I sh to in the time of tribulation when my soul needs a consolation? I go to the rock. I go to the rock of my salvation.
(01:09) I go to the storm that the rejected. I run to the mountain and the mountain stands by me. Stands by me.
a consolation? I go to the rock. I go to the rock of my salvation.
(01:09) I go to the storm that the rejected. I run to the mountain and the mountain stands by me. Stands by me. With the earth all around me is sinking sand. Christ, that solid rock I stand. When I need a shelter, when I need a friend, I go to the rock. When I need a shelter, when I need a friend, I go to the rock.