Lyrics
When our labor all retire
There will be a trial by fire
Will your treasure pass the test
Or will it burn up with the rest
You may build upon a sure foundation
With your building in dilapidation
When it all comes down to rubble
Will it be wood, hay, or stubble
Or precious stones, gold and silver
Are you really sure?
[Chorus]
And we all will stand at the Bema Seat
All will be revealed, it will be complete
Will there be reward in the fiery heat
When we see our lives at the Bema Seat
Every talent will be sure counted
Every word will have to be accounted
Not a story will be left untold
We will stand watch the truth unfold
Every score, will be evened, nothing to defend
Every building will be shaken
Every motive will be tried
He'll give reward to the faithful
Will you receive or be denied?
There will be a trial by fire
Will your treasure pass the test
Or will it burn up with the rest
You may build upon a sure foundation
With your building in dilapidation
When it all comes down to rubble
Will it be wood, hay, or stubble
Or precious stones, gold and silver
Are you really sure?
[Chorus]
And we all will stand at the Bema Seat
All will be revealed, it will be complete
Will there be reward in the fiery heat
When we see our lives at the Bema Seat
Every talent will be sure counted
Every word will have to be accounted
Not a story will be left untold
We will stand watch the truth unfold
Every score, will be evened, nothing to defend
Every building will be shaken
Every motive will be tried
He'll give reward to the faithful
Will you receive or be denied?
About the Band
Classic PetraClassic Petra is a reunion project featuring the iconic 1980s lineup of the Christian rock pioneer band, Petra. Formed by Greg X. Volz, Bob Hartman, John Lawry, Mark Kelly, and Louie Weaver, they reunited in 2010 to record the album "Back to the Rock," revisiting their biggest hits and touring globally to celebrate their enduring legacy in Christian music.
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