Methodist Hymn and Tune Book ‎#193

193. I love Thy kingdom, Lord

1 I love Thy kingdom, Lord,
The house of Thine abode,
The Church our blest Redeemer saves
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 Thine 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.

Text Information

• First Line: I love Thy kingdom, Lord
• Author: Dr. Timothy Dwight, 1752-1817
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1917
• Topic: Saints: Fellowship of; Church: Love for; Communion: Of Saints; The Church and the Kingdom of God: The Church; Zion, City of God

Tune Information

• Name: ST. AUGUSTINE
• Arranger: J. S. Bach, 1685-1750
• Meter: S.M.
• Key: G Major or modal