In 1834, a London carpenter turned preacher named Edward Mote wrote down the line Christians have stood on ever since.
"On Christ the Solid Rock I Stand" is the refrain of Mote's hymn "My Hope Is Built on Nothing Less" — nearly two centuries old, long in the public domain, and still true: every other footing gives way, but Christ holds. The distressed type over a simple rock motif makes the old anthem wearable for everyday ground.
The details:
- Soft, true-to-size ringspun cotton (Gildan 64000) · relaxed unisex fit — size up if you like room
- Cream rock motif with distressed hymn lettering, made for dark colors
- Printed to last through the wash
- Best on black, dark heather, navy, dark chocolate, military green · sizes XS–5XL
- Machine wash cold inside-out, tumble dry low, no bleach
A strong gift for a baptism, a confirmation, or the hymn-lover who sings the bass line from memory.
Frequently asked
What does "On Christ the Solid Rock I Stand" mean?
It's the refrain of Edward Mote's 1834 hymn "My Hope Is Built on Nothing Less" — every other footing gives way, but Christ holds. The rock design wears that confession: hope built not on circumstances, effort, or luck, but on the One who doesn't move.
Is this shirt from a hymn?
Yes — Edward Mote, a London carpenter turned pastor, wrote the hymn in 1834, and it's been sung by Christians for nearly two centuries. The hymn is long in the public domain, and the design sets its most famous line in distressed type over a simple rock motif.
Who wears the On Christ the Solid Rock I Stand shirt?
Hymn lovers first. Edward Mote's refrain has been sung by Christians for nearly two centuries, and it's still true: every other footing gives way, but Christ holds. It's also a fitting choice for baptisms and confirmations, where a person is choosing their footing out loud. The distressed type over a simple rock motif was made for everyday ground, so it's worn far outside Sunday.
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