Book of Worship (Rev. ed.) ‎#202

202. I Love Thy Zion, Lord!

1 I love Thy Zion, Lord!
The house of Thine abode;
The Church, O blest Redeemer, saved
With Thine 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 If e'er to bless Thy sons
My voice or hands deny,
These hands let useful skill forsake,
This voice in silence die.

4 If e'er my heart forget
Her welfare or her woe,
Let ev'ry joy this heart forsake,
And ev'ry grief o'erflow.

5 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.

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

Text Information

• First Line: I Love Thy Zion, Lord!
• Meter: S. M.
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1870
• Topic: Church: Love for; Conferences and Synods; Election of Pastor or Chruch Officers; Love: to the Church
• Notes: Author from index: Dr. Dwight

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