Leave behind all malice, deceit, hypocrisy, envy, and lies
Like newborns crave pure milk to eat, so in God's truth you rise
Come to Christ, the cornerstone, rejected yet precious and true
We, like stones, are built and known, a holy house through Him renewed
Chosen people, royal priests, from the shadows to the light
Built on Christ, our cornerstone, in His grace we shine so bright
In Zion God laid a precious stone, a cornerstone for those who believe
Trust in Him, you're never alone, in His promise we receive
You are people holy and prized, called from darkness into His light
Once lost, now in His mercy baptized, to declare His praises day and night
Chosen people, royal priests, from the shadows to the light
Built on Christ, our cornerstone, in His grace we shine so bright
As strangers in a foreign land, abstain from desires that war with Him
Live with honor by God's command, so others may see your good and begin
Submit to rulers for God's sake, silence fools by doing right
Live in freedom, nothing to fake, as servants of God shining bright
Chosen people, royal priests, from the shadows to the light
Built on Christ, our cornerstone, in His grace we shine so bright
Respect everyone, love the faith, fear God, honor the King's might
Even in suffering, hold to your grace, for Christ endured with holy light
He bore our sins upon the cross, so we might live in righteousness
By His wounds our pain is lost, back to the shepherd healed and blessed