Moravian Book of Worship ‎#513

513. I Love Your Kingdom, Lord

1 I love your kingdom, Lord,
the place of your abode,
the church our blessed Redeemer saved
with his own precious blood.

2 I love your church, O God!
Her walls before you stand,
dear as the apple of your eye,
and graven on your hand.

3 For her my tears shall fall,
for her my prayers ascend,
to her my cares and toils be give'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 your 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 your kingdom, Lord
• Title: I Love Your Kingdom, Lord
• Author: Timothy Dwight (c. 1800, alt.)
• Meter: S.M.
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1995
• Scripture:
  1 Kings 6:11-14
  ;
  Psalm 17:8
  ;
  Psalm 26:8
  ;
  Psalm 137:5-6
  ;
  Isaiah 49:16
  ;
  Colossians 1:18-22
• Topic: Nature of the Church; Church--Foundation and nature; Church--Triumphant; God--Kingdom of

Tune Information

• Name: ST. THOMAS
• Composer: Aaron Williams (1770)
• Meter: S.M.
• Key: G Major