Revival Hymns and Choruses ‎#262

262. 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, 1752-1817
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1970
• Topic: Church of Christ

Tune Information

• Name: ST. THOMAS
• Composer: Aaron Williams, 1731-1776
• Key: F Major