583   You That Know the Lord




[1]
You that know the Lord is gracious
You for whom 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.

[2]
Living stones by God appointed
Each to his alotted 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.