Hymns for a Pilgrim People ‎#503

503. 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 giv'n
Till toils and cares shall end.

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

5 Sure as Thy truth shall last,
To Zion shall be giv'n
The brightest glories earth can yield,
And brighter bliss of heav'n.

6 Jesus, Thou friend divine,
Our Savior and our King,
Thy hand from ev'ry snare and foe
Shall great deliverance bring.

Amen.

Text Information

• First Line: I love Thy kingdom, Lord
• Title: I Love Thy Kingdom, Lord
• Author: Timothy Dwight, 1752-1817
• Meter: SM
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 2007
• Scripture:
  Psalm 26:8
• Topic: Church; Communion of Saints; Faithfulness; Fellowship

Tune Information

• Name: ST. THOMAS
• Meter: SM
• Key: F Major
• Source: Williams' New Universalist Psalmodist,, 1770