I Go to the Rock - Whitney Houston/The Georgia Mass Choir
Whitney Houston · The Preacher's Wife OST
When there's nobody else to turn to
Who do I talk to?
When nobody wants to listen
Who do I lean on? Oh
When there is no foundation stable
I go to the rock
I know he is able, I go to the rock
[Chorus:]
I go to the rock of my salvation
I go to the stone that the builders rejected
I run to the mountain
And the mountain he stands by me
When the Earth all around me is sinking sand
On Christ the solid rock I stand
When I need a shelter I go to the rock
Where do I go, where do I go
When the storms of life are threatening
Who do I turn to when those winds of sorrow blow
And is there a refuge in the time of tribulation
Go to the rock, I know he is able
I go to the rock
[Repeat Chorus (2X)]
I go the rock when I need a friend
I can go to the rock
I go to the rock when I need a shelter
You can go to the rock
You can go to the rock
You can go to the rock
I can go
I go to the rock
I can go to the rock
I can go to the rock
I can go, I can go to the rock
I can go when I need some shelter
When I need a friend
I can go
And when the Earth around me is sinking sand
On Christ the solid rock I stand I can stand
When I need a friend
I go to the rock
I can go to the rock
Hey hey hey oh yeah
I Go to the Rock
Whitney Houston's rendition of 'I Go to the Rock' stands as a pivotal moment in her career, marking her transition from pop icon to a revered gospel and soul artist. Recorded for the soundtrack of the 1996 film 'The Preacher's Wife,' the track features a powerful collaboration with the Georgia Mass Choir, blending Houston's soaring vocal technique with the rich, traditional sound of Southern gospel. The song reflects Houston's deep spiritual roots and her ability to navigate between secular pop and sacred music with equal grace. Released alongside other spiritual tracks on the same soundtrack, the recording showcases her mature artistry and emotional depth, cementing her legacy as a vocalist who could command both concert halls and church auditoriums. This work remains a testament to her versatility and enduring influence on contemporary R&B and gospel music.