You that know the Lord is gracious,
You
for whom a cornerstone
Stands,
of God, elected and precious,
Laid
that you may build thereon,
See
that on that sure foundation
You
a living temple raise.
Towers
that may tell forth salvation,
Walls
that may reecho praise.
2
Living
stones by God appointed
Each
to His allotted place,
Kings
and priests, by God anointed,
Shall
you not declare His grace?
You,
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.