The New National Baptist Hymnal (21st Century Edition) ‎#302

302. 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.

Text Information

• First Line: I love Thy kingdom, Lord!
• Title: I Love Thy Kingdom, Lord
• Author: Timothy Dwight
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 2001
• Topic: Church; Comfort; Commitment; Service

Tune Information

• Name: ST. THOMAS
• Composer: Aaron Williams
• Key: F Major