Author: Dr. Doddridge Hymnal: A Selection of Hymns #CLXIII (1792) Meter: 8.8.8.8 First Line: Lord, dost thou shew a corner-stone Lyrics: 1 Lord dost thou shew a corner-stone,
For us to build our hopes upon,
That the fair Edifice may raise
Sublime in light beyond the skies?
2 We own the work of sovereign love;
Nor death nor hell these hopes shall move,
Which fix'd on this foundation stand,
Laid by thy own almighty hand.
3 Thy people long this stone have tried,
And all the powers of hell defy'd;
Floods of temptation beat in vain;
Well doth this rock the house sustain.
4 When storms of wrath around prevail,
Whirlwind and thunder, fire and hail,
'Tis here our trembling souls shall hide,
And here securely they abide:
5 While they that scorn this precious stone,
Fond of some Quicksand of their own,
Borne down by weighty vengeance die,
And buried deep in ruin lie.
Topics: Characters and Representations of Christ Cornerstone; Christ Corner stone; Christ Foundation Scripture: 1 Peter 2:6 Languages: English
Corner-Stone