Scripture Verse

The stone which the builders refused is become the head stone of the corner. This is the Lord’s doing; it is marvelous in our eyes. Psalm 118:22–23

Introduction

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Isaac Watts (1674–1748)

Words: Is­aac Watts, The Psalms of Da­vid 1719. A ho­san­na for the Lord’s-day; or, a new song of sal­va­tion by Christ.

Music: Ac­cra James Mc­Gra­na­han, 1904 (🔊 pdf nwc).

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James McGranahan (1840–1907)
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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 Si­on rest,
As the chief cor­ner­stone.

The work, O Lord, is Thine,
And won­drous in our eyes;
This day de­clares it all di­vine,
This day did Je­sus rise.
This is our 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.