"Shortly after releasing "As a Dog Returns" in 2010, Victor rejoined Pentagram for a two-year album & tour stint. Upon departing Pentagram, he founded a new project, Victor Griffin's In-Graved."
Cornerstone
Place Of Skulls Lyrics
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Methodist are weary, what do the Pentecostal say
Catholicism, graven images are not the way
Episcopalians stand on their creeds
But they're all man-made
The Mormon church twist the word to unbelief
The Buddhist pray to a god who remains asleep
And now mankind has assembled a church of prostitutes
But the Son Of Man, Jesus Christ, He is alive
In belief or in denial, He's the same for all time
He never came for the righteous man
But for the lost, He gave it all
You cannot add or take one thing from Him
He will always be The Cornerstone
Jesus is The Cornerstone
A house divided, it will never stand
One mind and spirit is what He demands
Let this mind be in you which is in Christ
Love our God and love your brother with all your might
Jesus is...
In these lyrics, the band Place Of Skulls explores the different denominations and religions that exist in the world and how they all have their own beliefs and practices. Baptist, Methodist, Catholic, Episcopalian, Mormon, Buddhist, and New Age religions are all mentioned as examples. The lyrics suggest that all of these religions have their flaws because they are man-made and not perfect, but they are also not entirely denouncing religion altogether. Instead, they are pointing out the hypocrisy and the lack of authenticity that can exist within those man-made structures.
The chorus then shifts the focus to Jesus Christ, declaring that he is the cornerstone upon which everything else is built. The lyrics point out that Jesus did not come for the righteous, but for the lost, and that his message is simple: love God and love your neighbor as yourself. The song encourages unity, asking that there be one mind and spirit in Christ and for people to follow his example of love and compassion.
Overall, Cornerstone is a powerful anthem that critiques the various religious institutions that exist while celebrating the unifying power of Jesus Christ.
Line by Line Meaning
Baptist, don't let self-righteousness reign
Baptist, do not allow the feeling of superiority based on religious beliefs to take over
Methodist are weary, what do the Pentecostal say
Methodist are exhausted, what advice can the Pentecostal give?
Catholicism, graven images are not the way
Catholicism should not worship idols or other tangible objects as a form of faith
Episcopalians stand on their creeds
Episcopalians rely on their religious principles
But they're all man-made
However, all of these religions are produced by humans and may have flaws
The Mormon church twist the word to unbelief
The Mormon Church may have distorted the word leading to disbelief
The Buddhist pray to a god who remains asleep
Buddhist pray to a deity who seems inactive or inaccessible
New age religion denies the fact of absolutes
New age religion rejects the concept of absolute truths
And now mankind has assembled a church of prostitutes
Ungodly behavior is rampant among churches, causing corruption in faith
But the Son Of Man, Jesus Christ, He is alive
However, Jesus Christ is alive
In belief or in denial, He's the same for all time
Whether accepted or rejected, Jesus Christ remains constant
He never came for the righteous man
Jesus Christ did not come to save those who feel righteous and without sin
But for the lost, He gave it all
However, Jesus Christ came to save those who feel lost and full of sin
You cannot add or take one thing from Him
It is impossible to modify or argue with Jesus Christ's power
He will always be The Cornerstone
Jesus Christ will always be the foundation of faith and religion
Jesus is The Cornerstone
Jesus Christ is the basis and cornerstone of faith and religion
A house divided, it will never stand
Disunity and disagreements weaken the foundation of any religious establishment
One mind and spirit is what He demands
Jesus Christ requires unanimity and spiritual agreement among believers
Let this mind be in you which is in Christ
Christians should adopt a mindset similar to Jesus Christ
Love our God and love your brother with all your might
Christians should love God and their neighbor wholeheartedly
Contributed by Jason R. Suggest a correction in the comments below.