Let Each Man Be Careful (How He Builds)

Words and Music by
Nicholas David Sherwin
Copyright 1993
(Inspiration verses - I Corinthians 3:10-15)


Intro D, Em, A, D (2x's)
  D             Em           A                 D
Unless a man is faithful, he lives his life in vain.
  D                Em              A                D
Unless he trusts unto the Lord, he will not rest at all.
F#m             Em       F#m             Em
Let each man be careful, let each man be wise.
F#m             Em      A      D
Let each man be careful how he builds.

D         Em          A                  D
One upon another each brick is laid with pride.
    D                   Em               A                           D
And each prayer makes us stronger so our work will stand the test of time.
    F#m               Em          F#m                   Em
For each mans work is tested, its quality revealed with fire.
F#m             Em      A      D
Let each man be careful how he lives.

Chorus
    Em              A            Em                        A
The strength of our foundation,  according to the grace of God
   Em                                 A                     D
Is in the One who came before us, the One who died upon the cross.

Solo

  D                 Em              A              D
A man who builds on Gods behalf, he shall receive reward.
    D               Em                A             D
For this work it cannot be burned, it glorifies our Lord.
F#m              Em               F#m              Em
He who trusts in Jesus Christ, himself he shall be saved.
F#m             Em      A      D
Let each man be careful how he builds.

Repeat Chorus

  D             Em           A                 D
Unless a man is faithful, he lives his life in vain.
  D                Em              A                D
Unless he trusts unto the Lord, he will not rest at all.