CPWI Hymnal ‎#729

729. Christ is our cornerstone

1 Christ is our cornerstone,
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 cornerstone
• Latin Title: Angularis fundamentum
• Author: Anonymous
• Translator: John Chandler, 1806-1876 (alt.)
• Meter: 6.6.6.6.4.4.4.4
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 2010
• Scripture:
  Ephesians 2:20
  ;
  1 Peter 2:6
• Topic: Sacraments and Other Occasions: Dedication Festival
• Source: before 9th century, Latin
• Notes: A higher setting of HAREWOOD is found at 683

Tune Information

• Name: HAREWOOD
• Composer: Samuel Sebastian Wesley, 1810-1876
• Meter: 6.6.6.6.4.4.4.4
• Key: G Major