Build An Ark

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Verse 1

Noah was a prophet, a man who did not fear.

When he taught repentance, the people would not hear.

So the Lord told him to build a boat That could hold a ton and stay afloat.

Then Noah started building and said within his heart:

“I will build an ark before it starts to rain.

I will follow the Lord, and His words I will obey.

I’ll prepare ev’ry needful thing. I will walk in righteous ways.

When the rain starts to fall on me, I’ll be ready for that day.”

Verse 2

I can be like Noah, whose faith in God was sure.

Faith is like an ark; it can help me be secure.

I can do the things I know are right. I can learn and pray with all my might.

And then when troubles come, I’ll be safe within my ark.

I will build my ark before it starts to rain.

I will follow the prophet; he speaks for God today.

I’ll prepare ev’ry needful thing. I will walk in righteous ways.

When the rain starts to fall on me, I’ll be ready for that day.

Music by: Marianne Porter, 2003; alt.

Text by: Marianne Porter, 2003; alt.

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