Our Great Redeemer's Praise ‎#396

396. 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 (1801)
• Meter: S.M.
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 2022
• Scripture:
  Psalm 84
  ;
  Isaiah 49:13-16
  ;
  Colossians 3:12-17
• Topic: The Church, The Saints: Community in Christ

Tune Information

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