1 The chief Cornerstone Thou art, Lord,
God by resurrection placed Thee,
Thou art precious in His eyes.
Through Thee we receive salvation,
2 Thou too art the smitten Rock, Lord,
That man's thirst by Thee be filled,
That frail man may stand upon Thee,
But e'en more, God's house to build.
3 On Thyself the Church is builded,
And though many storms assail,
Still it stands erect, for 'gainst it
It doth bind and loose in Thee,
4 Living Stone of life art Thou, Lord,
Living stones Thou too hast made us,
That our God may dwell therein,
5 Lord, Thou art the Son of David
That God's temple Thou may build;
King and Priest Thou art together,
That Thy calling be fulfilled.
As the King, for God Thou rulest,
6 Thine authority doth issue
From the throne to render peace;
When these, balanced, go together,
Then God's purpose is fulfilled;
7 Thou art God, yet flesh becamest,
God with man in Thee doth dwell;
Thou, the Temple for His glory,
God in Thee Himself doth tell.
8 Thou, the everlasting Dwelling,
9 Cornerstone, Foundation, Topstone,
Rock, and Church, and Living Stone,
Dwelling-place, and Sanctuary,
Praise we give for what Thou art, Lord,