The Hymnal ‎#337

337. 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 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.

Amen.

Text Information

• First Line: I love Thy Kingdom, Lord
• Author: Rev. Timothy Dwight (1800)
• Meter: S. M.
• Publication Date: 1950
• Topic: The Church and the Sacraments: The Church; Fellowship; Zion

Tune Information

• Name: ST. THOMAS
• Meter: S. M.
• Key: G Major
• Source: "Williams' Psalmody," 1770