702. I Love Thy Kingdom, Lord

1 I love thy kingdom, Lord,
the house of thine abode,
the Church our blessed Redeemer saved
with his own precious blood.

2 I love thy Church, O God!
Her walls before thee stand,
dear as the apple of thine eye,
and graven on thy hand.

3 For her my tears shall fall,
for her my prayers ascend;
to her my cares and toils be given,
till toils and cares shall end.

4 Beyond my highest joy
I prize her heavenly ways,
her sweet communion, solemn vows,
her hymns of love and praise.

5 Sure as thy truth shall last,
to Zion shall be given
the brightest glories earth can yield,
and brighter bliss of heaven.

Text Information
First Line: I love thy kingdom, Lord
Title: I Love Thy Kingdom, Lord
Author: Timothy Dwight (1801)
Meter: S.M.
Language: English
Publication Date: 1990
Scripture: ; ; ;
Topic: Church: Nature; Dedications: of Life; Kingdom of God (1 more...)
Tune Information
Name: ST. THOMAS
Composer: Aaron Williams (1763, 1770)
Meter: S.M.
Key: F Major



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