Lyrics
Verse 1
My hope is built on nothing less
Than Jesus' blood and righteousness
I dare not trust the sweetest frame
But wholly trust in Jesus' name
Chorus 1
Christ alone, Cornerstone
Weak made strong in the Savior's love
Through the storm He is Lord
Lord of all
Verse 2
When darkness seems to hide His face
I rest on His unchanging grace
In every high and stormy gale
My anchor holds within the veil
My anchor holds within the veil
Chorus 2
Christ alone, Cornerstone
Weak made strong in the Savior's love
Through the storm He is Lord
Lord of all
Verse 3
When he shall come with trumpet sound
Oh may I then in Him be found
Dressed in His righteousness alone
Faultless stand before the throne
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Meaning & Inspiration
Cornerstone presents Christ as the only secure foundation for faith. Its verses contrast fragile human confidence with the sufficiency of Jesus, especially his righteousness and sacrificial blood. Images of darkness, storms, and an anchor behind the veil portray trust that remains fixed when circumstances become uncertain. The recurring declaration that Christ alone is the cornerstone gives the song a clear center: strength comes from the Savior rather than from personal merit.
The closing verse turns toward the return of Christ and the hope of standing before his throne clothed in righteousness. That language closely reflects biblical themes of justification, perseverance, and final acceptance in Christ. The storm imagery also supports the confession of Jesus as Lord over every trial. By joining the language of a classic hymn with a concise worship refrain, the song expresses steady dependence on Christ from present hardship to future glory.
Related Scripture
- 1 Corinthians 3:11 Paul identifies Jesus Christ as the only foundation that can be laid.
- Hebrews 6:19 Christian hope is described as an anchor entering behind the curtain.
- Philippians 3:9 Paul seeks the righteousness that comes through faith in Christ.