The Morning Star: a collection of new sacred songs, for the Sunday school, prayer meeting, and the social circle 47. I love Thy kingdom, Lord!

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The Morning Star‎#47

Text:	I love thy kingdom, Lord
Tune:	[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.
I love Thy church, O God!
Her walls before Thee stand
Dear as the apple of Thine eye,
And graven on Thy hand.

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

3 Jesus, Thou Friend divine,
Our Savior and our King!
Thy hand from every snare and foe
Shall great deliverance bring.
Sure as Thy truth shall last,
To Zion shall be given
The brightest glories earth can yield,
And brighter bliss of heaven.