There's a rumble in the distance - a trembling in the air It's uncertain in direction - does it come from here or there It's approaching by the minute - does it lead you to despair Feel it shakin your foundation - when you haven't got a prayer (Chorus) Everything that can be shaken will be shakin' from within Better have your house in order when the shaking begins Shakin' the house Shakin, shakin' the house You examine your foundation - does it stand on rock or sand When the smoke clears, does it bring fears when the houses fall or stand In the fire of refining - with the flames too high to douse You remember someone saying it's beginning in the house But don't fear when it comes near And you see the raging fire If you hold fast it will all pass Till your heart has His desire