Church Book ‎#275

275. I love Thy Zion, Lord

1 I love thy Zion, Lord,
The house of Thine abode;
The Church our blest 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 Jesus, Thou Friend divine,
Our Saviour and our King,
Thy hand from every snare and foe,
Shall great deliverance bring.

6 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 Zion, Lord
• Author: Timothy Dwight (1800, a.)
• Meter: S. M.
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1890
• Scripture:
  Psalm 137
• Topic: The Church: The Communion of Saints
• Notes: Now Public Domain. Alternate tune: #135, #269 or ST. THOMAS by Williams (469a in the back of the hymnal)

Tune Information

• Name: WATCHMAN
• Meter: S. M.
• Key: D Major
• Notes: Now Public Domain. Composer from index: Leach