based on 1 Peter 2:4-12

1. As strangers and aliens in a foreign land

We battle the enemy of our soul.

The carnal desires seek to take our hand

And lead us away from our goal.

2. We are building-blocks for the kingdom of God

The cornerstone is Christ alone.

You’ve chosen us, Lord, a royal priesthood

A people You claim for Your own.

CHORUS

  We’re hungry for heaven and thirsty for love.

  But none can satisfy like our Father above.

  Though lost in exile and away from our home,

  You call us Beloved.  You call us Your own

3. You’ve called us from darkness to Your marvelous light,

We sing Your praises, O Most High.

You’ve shown us Your mercy long into the night

And now we send up our cry. [CHORUS]

BRIDGE

The Stone which the builders rejected

Becomes the Way we’re being perfected.  [CHORUS]