II Peter 2:4-8
To whom coming, as unto a living stone, disallowed indeed of men, but chosen of God, and precious, ye also, as lively stones, are built up a spiritual house, an holy priesthood, to offer up spiritual sacrifices, acceptable to God by Jesus Christ.
Wherefore also it is contained in the scripture, Behold, I lay in Sion a chief corner stone, elect, precious: and he that believeth on him shall not be confounded. Unto you therefore which believe he is precious: but unto them which be disobedient, the stone which the builders disallowed, the same is made the head of the corner, and a stone of stumbling, and a rock of offence, even to them which stumble at the word, being disobedient: whereunto also they were appointed.
Most of the modern-day songs featured on this website, even the ones designated “expository songs,” only derive a phrase or two from their source text. The hymns of Watts, Newton, and Wesley often cover a multi-verse section, but this skill has been largely undeveloped by today’s writers. Michael Card’s “Living Stones” (lyrics here) is a distinct exception, covering five verses well (and throwing in a nice reference to verse 25 as an extra bonus.)
II Peter 2:21
For even hereunto were ye called: because Christ also suffered for us, leaving us an example, that ye should follow his steps
Two beloved hymns are both rooted in this passage:
Expository Songs
Living Stones (I Peter 2:4-8) (2003)
Michael Card | Popularized by Michael Card
Lyrics | Amazon
You That Know the Lord Is Gracious (I Peter 2:4-10)
C. A. Alington
Lyrics
Church of God, Elect and Glorious (I Peter 2:4-12)
James Seddon
Lyrics | Sheet Music
See what a living stone (I Peter 2:4) (1719)
Isaac Watts | Popularized by The Psalms of David (1719)
Lyrics | Sheet Music
Christ the Foundation of the Church (I Peter 2:6-7)
Isaac Watts
Lyrics | Sheet Music
Christ the Corner-Stone (I Peter 2:6)
John Chandler
Lyrics | Sheet Music
Christ, the Corner-stone (I Peter 2:6)
John Pierpont
Lyrics | Sheet Music
Cornerstone (I Peter 2:6)
Lari Goss | Popularized by The Speers
Lyrics | YouTube
The Church’s One Foundation (I Peter 2:6)
Samuel John Stone
Lyrics | Sheet Music | YouTube
The Foundation Stone (I Peter 2:6)
Tracy Clinton
Lyrics | Sheet Music
He Is So Precious to Me (I Peter 2:7)
Charles Gabriel
Lyrics | Sheet Music
Chosen Generation (I Peter 2:8)
Rick Powell, Jeannie Clattenburg | Popularized by Integrity Music
YouTube | Amazon
He Walks With Me (I Peter) (I Peter 2:9) (2016)
Popularized by Sandra McCracken
YouTube | Amazon
Royal Priesthood (I Peter 2:9)
Nathan Widener | Popularized by The Anchormen
YouTube
Take Our Lives (I Peter 2:9) (1991)
Andy Park | Popularized by Vineyard Music
Lyrics | Amazon
Your Power as God (I Peter 2:9) (2014)
Popularized by TheOldATrain
Lyrics
Adorning the Doctrine (I Peter 2:12)
Isaac Watts
Lyrics | Sheet Music
How Beauteous Were the Marks Divine (I Peter 2:21-24)
Arthur Coxe
Lyrics | Sheet Music
Follow the Path of Jesus (I Peter 2:21)
C.R. Blackall
Lyrics | Sheet Music
Footprints of Jesus (I Peter 2:21)
Mary B. Slade
Lyrics | Sheet Music | YouTube
In His Steps (I Peter 2:21)
Daniel Otis Teasley
Lyrics | Sheet Music
I Peter Song (I Want To Be Holy) (I Peter 2) (2010)
Popularized by Matt Papa
YouTube | Amazon
Living Stones (I Peter 2)
Michael A. Schmid | Popularized by True Vine Music
Lyrics
Other References
Come Home (I Peter 2:3)
Joe DiQuattro | Popularized by The Cathedrals
Lyrics | YouTube
The Spirit’s guidance (I Peter 2:3)
Charles Wesley
Lyrics | Sheet Music
Ain’t Gonna Let No Rock (I Peter 2:4) (1995)
Popularized by Ron Kenoly
Lyrics | YouTube | Amazon
Brick After Brick (I Peter 2:4) (2015)
Benjamin Hoppe | Popularized by Sovereign Grace Music
Lyrics | Sheet Music | Amazon
Diamonds in the Rough (I Peter 2:4)
Popularized by Honeytree
YouTube | Amazon
Built on the Rock (I Peter 2:5)
Nikolai F. S. Grundtvig, Carl Döving
Lyrics | Sheet Music
Come to Us (I Peter 2:5) (1999)
Stuart Townend | Popularized by Stuart Townend
Lyrics | Amazon
The Promise Song (I Peter 2:5) (1982)
Keith Green | Popularized by Keith Green
Lyrics | YouTube | Amazon
He Is My Cornerstone (I Peter 2:6)
Popularized by Kirk Talley
YouTube | Amazon
The Flood (I Peter 2:6) (1779)
John Newton | Popularized by Olney Hymns (1779)
Lyrics
I Go to the Rock (I Peter 2:7)
Popularized by The Rambos
Lyrics | YouTube | Amazon
Nothing But Grace (I Peter 2:9-10)
Sheryl Farris | Popularized by The McKameys
YouTube | Amazon
Song of the Beautiful Bride (I Peter 2:9) (2013)
Popularized by Paul Wilbur
Lyrics | YouTube | Amazon
Draw us to Thee (I Peter 2:21)
August Crull, Friedrich Funcke
Lyrics | Sheet Music
Following in His Footsteps (I Peter 2:21)
Scooter Simmons | Popularized by The Cathedrals
YouTube
Following in His Footsteps (I Peter 2:21)
Popularized by The Torchmen
YouTube
He Leadeth Me (I Peter 2:21)
Joseph H. Gilmore
Lyrics | Sheet Music | YouTube
I’ll Follow In Thy Steps (I Peter 2:21)
Tolbert, Harris | Popularized by Blue Ridge Quartet
Amazon
O Jesus, I Have Promised (I Peter 2:21)
John Bode
Lyrics | Sheet Music
Our Example (I Peter 2:21)
Clara Brooks
Lyrics | Sheet Music
Step by Step (I Peter 2:21)
Lizze DeArmond
Lyrics | Sheet Music
Stepping in the Light (I Peter 2:21)
Eliza Hewitt, William Kirkpatrick
Lyrics | Sheet Music | YouTube
Behold the Lamb (Communion Hymn) (I Peter 2:24) (2007)
Keith Getty, Kristyn Getty, Stuart Townend | Popularized by Keith and Kristyn Getty
Lyrics | Sheet Music | YouTube | Amazon
How Deep the Father’s Love For Us (I Peter 2:24) (1995)
Stuart Townend | Popularized by Stuart Townend
Lyrics | Sheet Music | YouTube | Amazon
I Stand Amazed in the Presence (My Savior’s Love) (I Peter 2:24)
Charles Gabriel
Lyrics | Sheet Music | YouTube
In the Sinner’s stead (I Peter 2:24)
Anne Cousin
Lyrics | Sheet Music
To the Cross I Cling (I Peter 2:24) (2012)
Popularized by Matt Boswell
YouTube | Amazon
Living Stones (I Peter 2:25) (2003)
Michael Card | Popularized by Michael Card
Lyrics | Amazon
I Peter Canticle (I Peter 2) (1995)
Popularized by John Michael Talbot
YouTube | Amazon
Quotes
Chosen Generation (I Peter 2:9) (1998)
Popularized by Steve Green and Hide ‘Em In Your Heart
Lyrics | YouTube | Amazon