Common Praise ‎#395

395. Christ is our corner-stone

1 Christ is our corner-stone,
on him alone we build;
with his true saints alone
the courts of heaven 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 corner-stone
• Translator: John Chandler, 1806-1876
• Meter: 66 66 44 44
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 2000
• Scripture:
  1 Peter 2:6
  ;
  Colossians 3:16
  ;
  Ephesians 2:20
  ;
  James 4:8
  ;
  Malachi 3:10
  ;
  Psalm 100:4
  ;
  Psalm 116:14
• Topic: Epiphany IV: Year A; Lent III: Year B; Proper 11: Year B; Proper 22: Year A; Dedication Festival; Dedication
• Source: Latin, before 9th century

Tune Information

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