How Firm a Foundation | Mark Hayes/Marvin Gaspard, arrangers | Dr. Jonathan Gregoire, piano/organ

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As we celebrate 35 years at St. Andrew, it's important to consider the strong foundation required to support such an inspiring trajectory. With our founding pastor's heart-centered leadership, Rev. Robert Hasley established a sure foundation with this church, further supported by the numerous members who call St. Andrew home.

To celebrate, enjoy this festive setting of How Firm a Foundation by the brilliant arrangers, Mark Hayes and Marvin Gaspard.

Looking for a spoken devotional on this theme? Check out the video from earlier this week!

May we find comfort and safety in our strong foundation to help us weather any storm.

Hymn lyrics:
How firm a foundation, you saints of the Lord,
is laid for your faith in his excellent Word!
What more can he say than to you he has said,
to you who for refuge to Jesus have fled?

“Fear not, I am with you; O be not dismayed,
for I am your God, and will still give you aid.
I’ll strengthen you, help you, and cause you to stand,
upheld by my righteous, omnipotent hand.

“When through the deep waters I call you to go,
the rivers of sorrow shall not overflow,
for I will be with you, your troubles to bless,
and sanctify to you the deepest distress.

“When through fiery trials your pathway shall lie,
my grace, all sufficient, shall be your supply.
The flames shall not hurt you. I only design
your dross to consume, and your gold to refine.

“The soul that on Jesus still leans for repose,
I will not, I will not desert to its foes.
That soul, though all hell should endeavor to shake,
I’ll never, no never, no never forsake!”

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How Firm a Foundation
Mark Hayes and Marvin Gaspard, arrangers
Dr. Jonathan Gregoire, piano/organ/audio/video

Recorded at St. Andrew UMC | Plano, Texas
Orgues Létourneau, Opus 87