Chris Brown - Build Your Church Lyrics
Lyrics
Verse 1
On Christ alone
Our chief cornerstone
No other foundation
Can we build upon, not philosophy
Nor the wisdom of men
For all other Ground
Is sinking sand
Chorus
Upon this rock
You build Your church
And the gates of hell
Will not prevail
When we bind and loose
We Proclaim your Truth
And in Jesus' name
We will not fail
Never fail
Verse 2
Crucified, Raised up from the dead
Led Captivity Captive
It is Finished
He gave us the KEYS, His Authority
Now we are joint Heirs
To the Praise of his Glory
Chorus
Upon this rock
You build Your church
And the gates of hell
Will not prevail
When wе bind and loose
We Proclaim your Truth
And in Jesus' namе
We will not fail
Never fail
We will never fail
We will never fail
We will never fail
We will never fail
Build Your church
Build Your church
Build it from the ground up
It's Your church
Build Your church
Build Your church
Build it from the ground up
We're Your church
Build Your church
Build Your church
Build it from the ground up
It's Your church
Build Your church
Build Your church
Build it from the ground up
We're Your church
Build Your church
Build Your church
Build it from the ground up
It's Your church
Build Your church
Build Your church
Build it from the ground up
We're Your church
Build Your church
Build Your church
Build it from the ground up
It's Your church
Build Your church
Build Your church
Build it from the ground up
We're Your church
Chorus
Upon this rock
You build Your church
And the gates of hell
Will not prevail
When we bind and loose
We Proclaim your Truth
And in Jesus' name
We will not fail
Never fail
Build Your church
Build Your church
Build it from the ground up
It's Your church
Build Your church
Build Your church
Build it from the ground up
We're Your church
Build Your church
Build Your church
Build it from the ground up
It's Your church
Build Your church
Build Your church
Build it from the ground up
We're Your church
Video
Build Your Church | Elevation Worship & Maverick City
Meaning & Inspiration
"Build Your Church," a powerful anthem released by Elevation Worship and Maverick City on April 30, 2021, transcends mere musicality to deliver a profound theological statement rooted in unwavering faith. The song's genesis lies in a deep commitment to the foundational truths of Christianity, asserting that the Church, in its truest form, is built not on human constructs or worldly wisdom, but solely on Jesus Christ as the chief cornerstone. This central message directly echoes the Apostle Paul's declaration in 1 Corinthians 3:11, "For no one can lay any foundation other than the one already laid, which is Jesus Christ." The lyrics emphatically reject any alternative building materials, such as philosophy or human intellect, recognizing their inherent instability, a sentiment powerfully captured in Matthew 7:26 where Jesus warns that any house built on sand will fall.
The chorus itself is a robust affirmation of Christ's ultimate authority and the invincibility of His Church. The declaration that "the gates of hell will not prevail" draws directly from Jesus' promise in Matthew 16:18, "And I tell you, you are Peter, and on this rock I will build my church, and the gates of hell shall not prevail against it." This speaks to a spiritual warfare and the divine assurance that the Church, grounded in Christ, is an unassailable force against all opposition. The act of binding and loosing, mentioned in the song, refers to the authority granted by Christ to His followers, as seen in Matthew 18:18: "Truly, I say to you, whatever you bind on earth shall be bound in heaven, and whatever you loose on earth shall be loosed in heaven." This signifies the Church's role in proclaiming God's truth and operating with His delegated power, ensuring that in His name, believers will not falter.
Verse 2 delves further into the redemptive work of Christ, referencing His crucifixion and resurrection, His triumphant victory over captivity, and the finished work of salvation. The line "He gave us the KEYS, His Authority" points to Christ's empowerment of believers, enabling them to be "joint heirs to the praise of His glory," as described in Romans 8:17. This understanding positions the Church not as a passive entity, but as an active participant, commissioned to build upon the solid rock of Christ's sacrifice and resurrection. The repetitive, grounding call to "Build Your Church, Build it from the ground up" serves as a fervent exhortation for believers to actively participate in the growth and establishment of God's kingdom on earth, reinforcing the idea that the Church is a living, dynamic body, continuously constructed on the unshakeable foundation of Jesus Christ. The song ultimately functions as a powerful declaration of faith, a reminder of Christ's supreme authority, and an inspiring call to action for believers to be actively engaged in the work of building His eternal Church.