Author: John Pierpont Meter: 7.7.7.7 Appears in 40 hymnals Lyrics: 1 On this stone now laid with prayer Let Thy church rise strong and fair; Ever, Lord, Thy Name be known, Where we lay this corner-stone. 2 Let Thy holy Child, who came Man from error to reclaim, And for sinners to atone, Bless, with Thee, this corner-stone ... Topics: The Church Laying of Corner-stone; Names and Office of Christ Corner-stone; Church, Corner-stone laying; Laying of Corner-Stone Used With Tune: GUD VÅR GUD, FÖR VÄRLDEN ALL
On This Stone Now Laid with Prayer