Author: John Chandler, 1806-1876 Hymnal: Common Praise #395 (2000) Meter: 6.6.6.6.4.4.4.4 Topics: Epiphany IV Year A; Lent III Year B; Proper 11 Year B; Proper 22 Year A; Dedication Festival; Dedication Lyrics: 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.
Scripture: 1 Peter 2:6 Languages: English Tune Title: HAREWOOD
Christ is our corner-stone