Cornerstone – English Lyrics

• By: Hillsong Worship
• Album: Cornerstone

Lyrics & Translation

Unlock the profound spiritual depth of "Cornerstone" by Hillsong Worship – a song that beautifully blends timeless hymnody with contemporary worship. By exploring its lyrics, you'll delve into rich theological vocabulary and expressions of unwavering faith in English, making it an excellent resource for language learners interested in Christian themes and poetic language. Its clear, declarative style and powerful imagery offer a compelling way to connect with the language through worship.

[English]

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

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

Christ alone Cornerstone

Weak made strong In the Saviour's love

Through the storm He is Lord

Lord of all

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

Christ alone Cornerstone

Weak made strong In the Saviour's love

Through the storm He is Lord

Lord of all

Christ alone Cornerstone

Weak made strong In the Saviour's love

Through the storm He is Lord

Lord of all

Christ alone Cornerstone

Weak made strong In the Saviour’s love

Through the storm He is Lord

Lord of all

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

Christ alone Cornerstone

Weak made strong In the Saviour’s love

Through the storm He is Lord

Lord of all

Christ alone Cornerstone

Weak made strong In the Saviour’s love

Through the storm He is Lord

Lord of all

Christ alone Cornerstone

Weak made strong In the Saviour’s love

Through the storm He is Lord

Lord of all

Christ alone Cornerstone

Weak made strong In the Saviour’s love

Through the storm He is Lord

Lord of all

Key Vocabulary

Vocabulary	Meanings
hope /hoʊp/ A2	noun - a feeling of expectation and desire for a certain thing to happen verb - want something to happen or be the case
built /bɪlt/ A1	verb - past participle of build; to construct (something, typically a building or other large structure)
blood /blʌd/ A2	noun - the red fluid that circulates in the arteries and veins of humans and other vertebrate animals, carrying oxygen to and carbon dioxide from the tissues of the body
righteousness /ˈraɪtʃəsnəs/ C1	noun - the quality of being morally right or justifiable
trust /trʌst/ B1	verb - believe in the reliability, truth, ability, or strength of (someone or something) noun - firm belief in the reliability, truth, ability, or strength of someone or something
frame /freɪm/ B2	noun - a basic structure that underlies or supports something
name /neɪm/ A1	noun - a word or set of words by which a person, animal, place, or thing is known, addressed, or referred to
Christ /kraɪst/ B1	noun - the title, proper name, and official appellation of Jesus
cornerstone /ˈkɔːrnərstoʊn/ B2	noun - an important quality or feature on which a particular thing depends or is based
weak /wiːk/ A2	adjective - lacking the power to perform physically demanding tasks; having little physical strength or energy
strong /strɔːŋ/ A2	adjective - having the power to move heavy weights or perform other physically demanding tasks
Saviour /ˈseɪvjər/ B2	noun - a person who saves someone or something from danger or difficulty
love /lʌv/ A1	noun - an intense feeling of affection
storm /stɔːrm/ A2	noun - a violent disturbance of the atmosphere with strong winds and usually rain, thunder, lightning, or snow
Lord /lɔːrd/ A2	noun - someone or something having power, authority, or influence; a master or ruler.