<P> The lyrics vary somewhat among various hymnals, but customarily the phraseology adheres to Mote's original . </P> <P> The hymn became very popular and has been subject of many interpretations and covers . </P> <P> "My Hope Is Built on Nothing Less" has served as basis of other hymns such as "Solid Rock" that use the same refrain . The tune SOLID ROCK to which Mote's words are most commonly set was composed by William B. Bradbury in 1863 . </P> <P> Many times, both "My Hope Is Built on Nothing Less" and "Solid Rock" hymns are sung together as a medley . "Solid Rock" has also been sung as a medley with "In Christ Alone" written by Keith Getty and Stuart Townend . </P>

History of the hymn my hope is built on nothing less