Complete Anglican Hymns Old and New ‎#98

98. Christ is our cornerstone

1 Christ is our corner-stone,
on him alone we build;
with his true saints alone
the courts of heav'n are filled:
on his great love
our hopes we place
of present grace
and joys above.

2 O then with hymns of praise
these hallowed courts shall ring;
our voices we will raise
the Three in One to sing;
and thus proclaim
in joyful song,
both loud and long,
that glorious name.

3 Here, gracious God, do thou
for evermore draw nigh;
accept each faithful vow,
and mark each suppliant sigh;
in copious show'r
on all who pray
each holy day
thy blessings pour.

4 Here may we gain from heav'n
the grace which we implore;
and may that grace, once given,
be with us evermore,
until that day
when all the blest
to endless rest
are called away.

Text Information

• First Line: Christ is our cornerstone
• Title: Christ is our cornerstone
• Translator: John Chandler, 1806-1876
• Meter: 66 66 44 44
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 2000
• Scripture:
  1 Peter 2:4-6
  ;
  Ephesians 2:13-22
• Topic: All Saints; Confirmation; Grace and Providence; The Communion of Saints; Year A: Easter 5; Year B: Dedication Festival; Year B: Proper 11
• Source: Latin (pre 9th century)

Tune Information

• Name: HAREWOOD
• Composer: Samuel Sebastian Wesley, 1810-1876
• Meter: 66 66 44 44
• Key: G Major