The Church Hymnal ‎#289

289. Christ is our Cornerstone

1 Christ is our Cornerstone,
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 shower on all who pray,
Each holy day Thy blessings pour.

4 Here may we gain from heaven
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
• Translator: J. Chandler
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1920
• Topic: The Church: Church Building, Consecration, Etc.

Tune Information

• Name: HAREWOOD
• Composer: S. S. Wesley
• Meter: 6.6.6.6.8.8.
• Key: G Major or modal