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Text:I love thy kingdom, Lord
Author:Timothy Dwight, 1752-1817
Tune:ST THOMAS (WILLIAMS)
Arranger:Lowell Mason, 1792-1872
Composer:Aaron Williams, 1731-1776

317. I love thy kingdom, Lord

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

2 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.

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

4 Jesus, thou friend divine,
our Saviour and our King,
thy hand from every snare and foe
shall great deliverance bring.

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
Author: Timothy Dwight, 1752-1817
Meter: S.M.
Language: English
Publication Date: 2010
Topic: General Hymns: Church/Fellowship/Mission
Tune Information
Name: ST THOMAS (WILLIAMS)
Composer: Aaron Williams, 1731-1776
Arranger: Lowell Mason, 1792-1872
Meter: S.M.
Key: F Major
Source: Adapted from New Universal Pslamodist, 1770



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