Unless the Lord Builds the House

It's been awhile since we visited with Keith Green. So, here's what he said - or rather, sang - last time I visited with him.

Unless the Lord Builds the House

By Keith Green

Unless the Lord builds the house,

They labor in vain who try at all,

Building anything not according to His call.

Unless the Lord wants it done,

You better not work another day,

Building anything that’ll stand in His way.

You love the Lord

And it seems like He’s been leading,

You’ve asked Him to bless all your plans

But are you so sure

You’re not just doing what you want to,

Building your house on the sand . . .

Working so hard at the things that you believe in,

No one can tear you away.

But don’t you lose sight

Of the very One who calls you,

You may be sorry some day . . .

Some day.

For wood, hay and stubble,

Will all burn up in the fire.

But to love the Lord with all your heart,

Should be your one desire.

Easy to say - sing - but sometimes hard to do!