The foundation has settled;
Now let it grow.
We’ve been safe inside our building,
But outside we must go.
Inside, we’re warm and loving,
But outside our love must show.
The foundation has settled.
Let us grow.
About This Song:
Sometime during the early 1980s, the First Baptist Church of Easton (Maryland) celebrated its 25th anniversary. As part of the preparation for the celebration, members submitted theme ideas. “The foundation has settled; now let us grow” won. I took the liberty of writing this song from the winning theme.
New churches are apt to be vibrant. The members are excited.
But as they settle into a routine, the excitement often diminishes.
So this song–and the theme it’s based on–is a reminder that Christians can’t afford to sit on their laurels. The world outside the church is lost and needs their loving outreach.
Links you might be interested in:
- Check out Roger’s other blog, On Aging Gracelessly
- Visit Roger’s website, RogerBruner.com
- Join the Facebook group Rosa No-Name Tribe page
- Check out Roger’s free Christian lead sheets
- Shop for Roger’s books on Amazon
I’ll be back again next Wednesday.
Best regards,
Roger
