Jim Brady Trio - I Go to the Rock Lyrics
Lyrics
When the billows are raging
All around my soul
When the storms of confusion round me roll
There's a place that I go to
And sweet comfort I receive
I go to the Rock of Ages for my every need
I go to the Rock
I go to the blessed Rock of Ages
I go to the Rock
I go to the Rock of Ages for my every need
When I'm discouraged, when I am sad
I go to the Rock, He makes me glad
I go to the Rock of Ages for my every need
He's the rock that I hide in
My shelter in the night
He's the rock that I stand on for the right
Oh, in this rock, there is honey
Where my hungry soul can feed
I go to the Rock of Ages for my every need
I go to the Rock
I go to the blessed Rock of Ages
I go to the Rock
I go to the Rock of Ages for my every need
When I'm discouraged, when I am sad
I go to the Rock, He makes me glad
I go to the Rock of Ages for my every need
Oh, I go to the Rock
I go to the blessed Rock of Ages
I go to the Rock of Ages for my every need
When I'm discouraged, when I am sad
I go to the Rock, He makes me glad
I go to the Rock
I go to the Rock
I go to the Rock
I go to the Rock
I go to the Rock
(Go to the Rock of Ages)
I go to the Rock
(Go to the Rock of Ages)
I go to the Rock of Ages for my every need
Oh, I go to the Rock
I go to the blessed Rock of Ages
I go to the Rock of Ages for my every need
When I'm discouraged, when I am sad
I go to the Rock, He makes me glad
I go to the Rock
I go to the Rock
I go to the Rock
I go to the Rock
I go to the Rock
(Go to the Rock of Ages)
I go to the Rock
(Go to the Rock of Ages)
I go to the Rock of Ages for my every need
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I Go to the Rock
Meaning & Inspiration
The Jim Brady Trio's rendition of "I Go to the Rock," released on their 2016 album *Promises*, is a powerful testament to the enduring strength and unwavering faithfulness found in Christ. This song isn't merely a musical arrangement; it's a profound declaration of faith, born from a deep understanding of spiritual warfare and the solace that lies within the "Rock of Ages." The core message resonates with the universal human experience of facing life's tempests, described in the lyrics as "billows raging all around my soul" and "storms of confusion." This imagery immediately calls to mind biblical passages that speak of God as a refuge in times of trouble, such as Psalm 46:1, which proclaims, "God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble." The song's narrative is one of seeking refuge and finding "sweet comfort," a sentiment echoed in Isaiah 32:2, where it states, "Each one shall be as a hiding place from the wind, a shelter from the storm."
The repeated affirmation, "I go to the Rock of Ages for my every need," serves as the song's anchor, highlighting the complete sufficiency of Christ for all our trials. This is not a casual seeking, but a deliberate and confident turning to a well-established source of strength. The lyrics articulate the emotional low points of discouragement and sadness, directly linking them to the transformative power of "the Rock." This mirrors the promise found in Matthew 11:28, where Jesus invites, "Come to me, all who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest." The song beautifully illustrates this by stating, "He makes me glad," a direct result of surrendering one's burdens to Him. The profound truth that Christ is not just a temporary escape but a permanent foundation is emphasized by the line, "He's the rock that I hide in... He's the rock that I stand on for the right." This aligns with Deuteronomy 32:4, which declares, "He is the Rock; his works are perfect, and all his ways are just." The metaphor of "honey" in the rock, where the "hungry soul can feed," is particularly evocative, bringing to mind the sweetness of God's provision and the spiritual nourishment He offers, reminiscent of Psalm 19:10, which speaks of God’s commands being "more to be desired than gold, even much fine gold; and sweeter also than honey and drippings of the honeycomb." The Jim Brady Trio's performance breathes life into these timeless truths, offering listeners a musical sanctuary and a powerful reminder that in the midst of any storm, there is an unshakeable Rock on which we can always depend.