The New English Hymnal ‎#206

206. 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 Oh, 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 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, 1806-76
• Meter: 66 66 44 44
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1986
• Topic: Dedication Festival; The Christian Year: Festivals and Other Holy Days: Proper
• Source: Latin, c. 7th century

Tune Information

• Name: HAREWOOD
• Composer: S. S. Wesley, 1810-76
• Meter: 66 66 44 44
• Key: A♭ Major