Author: Isaac Watts Hymnal: The Psalms and Hymns of Dr. Watts #445 (1835) Meter: 6.6.8.6 Scripture: Psalm 118:22-27 Lyrics:
See what a living stone
The builders did refuse;
Yet God hath built his church thereon,
In spite of envious Jews.
The scribe and angry priest
Reject thine only Son;
Yet on this Rock shall Zion rest,
As the chief corner-stone.
The work, O Lord, is thine,
And wondrous in our eyes;
This day declares it all divine,
This day did Jesus rise.
This is the glorious day
That our Redeemer made;
Let us rejoice, and sing, and pray,
Let all the church be glad.
Hosanna to the King
Of David's royal blood;
Bless him, ye saints, he comes to bring
Salvation from your God.
We bless thine holy word,
Which all this grace displays;
And offer on thine altar, Lord,
Our sacrifice of praise.
Topics: Deliverance from death; Praise for eminent deliverances; Lord's day psalm; Public praise for private mercies; Thanks public, for private mercies; Hosanna for the Lord's day; Christ his resurrection on the Lord's day; Christ the church's foundation; Church built on Jesus Christ; Deliverance from tumult; Tumult deliverance from it Languages: English
See what a living stone