CHRISTIAN LIFE >> LovING SERVICE
SDAH 583
In our work and in our play,
Jesus, ever with us stay;
May be always strive to be
True and faithful unto Thee.
Text
1
You that know the Lord is gracious,
You for whom a cornerstone
Stands, of God elect 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.
Hymn Info
Biblical Reference
(a) 1 Pet 2:3-5 (b) 1 Pet 2:5, 9 (c) 1 Pet 2:9, 10
Author
Cyril A. Alington (1872-1955)
Copyright
Words by permission of Hymns Ancient and Modern. Music copyright 1942. Renewal 1970 by Hope Publishing Co., Carol Stream, IL 60188. All rights reserved. Used by permission.
Hymn Tune
ABBOT’S LEIGH
Metrical Number
8.7.8.7.D.
Composer
Cyril V. Taylor (1907-)
Year Composed
1941
Alternate Tune and Key
Alt Tune AUSTRIA, SDAH 423
Higher key, SDAH 61
Theme
LOVING SERVICE
Hymn Score
Piano Accompaniment
Notes
Get to know the hymns a little deeper with the SDA Hymnal Companion. Use our song leader’s notes to engage your congregation in singing with understanding. Even better, involve kids in learning this hymn with our homeschooling materials.
What a rousing appeal Nehemiah made to the Jewish elders! He entreats them to hold on to God in faith, because He has been leading this expedition and will carry it to completion.
You know that the Lord is gracious,
You for whom a cornerstone stands,
Of God, elect 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 re-echo praise.
Hymns Suggestions for “Nehemiah”, Oct 5-11, 2019, Lesson 2
Explore more hymns:
Finding things here useful?
If you find any joy and value in this site, please consider becoming a Recurring Patron with a sustaining monthly donation of your choosing. Hymns for Worship remains free (and ad-free), but it takes a lot of love labor to sustain this online ministry. Your support really matters. Please consider donating!
