Author: Cyril Argentine Alington (1872-1955) Meter: 8.7.8.7 D Appears in 17 hymnals Scripture: 1 Peter 2:1-10 Lyrics: 1 Ye that know the Lord is gracious,
ye for whom a corner-stone
stands, of God elect and precious,
laid that ye may build thereon,
see that on that sure foundation
ye a living temple raise,
towers that may tell forth salvation,
walls that may re-echo praise.
2 Living stones, by God appointed
each to his allotted place,
kings and priests, by God anointed,
shall ye not declare his grace?
Ye, a royal generation,
tell the tidings of your birth,
tidings of a new creation
to an old and weary earth.
3 Tell the praise of him who called you
out of darkness into light,
broke the fetters that enthralled you,
gave you freedom, peace and sight:
tell the tale of sins forgiven,
strength renewed and hope restored,
till the earth, in tune with heaven,
praise and magnify the Lord. Topics: The Church's Ministry and Mission; Church nature of; Dedication of buildings; Dedication of people; Other Saints and Festivals Simon and Jude, Apostles; Praise; Proper 21 Year C; Proper 24 Year A; Proper 5 Year B Used With Tune: HYFRYDOL
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