Verse 1:
E A
Empires fall, but You're still standing,
E A
You were there from the beginning,
E A B
And You'll be there when this life on earth is done.
E A
Kings and kingdoms will be shaken,
E A
Shooting stars - each one is fading.
E A B
Jesus, You're still shining brighter than the sun.
Chorus:
C#m A
You are higher, You are higher
E B
Than all rulers, than all powers.
C#m A B E A E A
Rock of ages, You're the hope that remains. [1. to Verse 2]
[2nd & 3rd times:]
C#m A
The Beginning, and the Ending,
E B
Everlasting, never ending,
C#m A B
Jesus, we're held in Your hands. [2. to Mid section, 3. to Ending]
Verse 2:
You're the treasure that's worth seeking,
In Your presence there is healing.
Jesus, when You speak, You set our hearts aflame.
So be the first one that we run to,
Be the Rock that we hold on to,
Turn our hearts to seek Your kingdom and Your fame.
Mid section:
E/G# A E/B A
You are the Fortress that will not be shaken.
E/G# A B
You are the strength of our hearts.
E/G# A E/B A
You are our Rock, You're the hope of this nation,
E/G# A B
And we will trust in You God. [to Chorus]
Ending:
C#m A E
Jesus, we're held in Your hands,
B C#m
We're held in Your hands,
A B
We're held in Your hands.
C#m A E
Jesus, we're held in Your hands,
B C#m
Held in Your hands,
A B
Held in Your hands.