This House

from Fallow Ground by Valerie Wiebe

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The house we live in was built in 1919 by Ollie Simonson. This Norwegian immigrant valued this house more than he valued the land it rests on or the farm buildings that surround it. It was his legacy, which I feel so lucky to be able to live in.

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1. This house has stood for many years.
She's been around awhile.
Her walls still standing true and straight
On this quarter section mile.
The wind has blown around her,
Yet she stands strong through it all.
The rain, and snow, and winter storms
Have never, no never made her fall.

Chorus: You know you can't build a house overnight.
You need some strong construction.
You just got to build it right.
No you can't build a house overnight.

2. You cannot build your house on sand,
Or it will wash away.
You've got to build upon the rock,
If you're wanting it to stay.
So you build a good foundation,
Just to build your house upon.
It's time, and care, and energy,
That make, that make the structure strong.

Bridge: A house, a home, a man, a life.
What will the story say,
When breath is gone and all we know
Has all been blown away.

3. Our body is the dwelling place
For the spirit of the Lord.
He builds upon our hearts and minds
With His holy living Word.
For He is the foundation,
He's the one we build upon.
His grace and love our cornerstone,
To build, to build His kingdom on.

This house has stood for many years.
She's been around awhile.

credits

from Fallow Ground, released September 13, 2018
Music and lyrics: Valerie Wiebe
Vocals: Valerie Wiebe
Piano: Wes Froese
Violin: Carissa Klopoushak
Cello: Carmen Robuka
Flute: Sam Mitchell

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Valerie Wiebe Langham, Saskatchewan

Valerie Wiebe is a singer songwriter, artist and designer living and working in rural Saskatchewan.

"I have always been singing and writing music. I wrote my first song at the age of 12. I just can't help myself. I think I am a songbird." ... more

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