Rejoice in the Lord ‎#409

409. 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 given,
till toils and cares shall end.

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

5 Sure as thy 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 thy kingdom, Lord
• Title: I Love Thy Kingdom, Lord
• Author: Timothy Dwight (1801)
• Meter: SM
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1985
• Scripture:
  Deuteronomy 32:10
  ;
  Psalm 17:8
  ;
  Psalm 137:5
  ;
  Proverbs 7:2
  ;
  Isaiah 49:16
• Topic: Church: Militant

Tune Information

• Name: ST. THOMAS
• Meter: SM
• Key: F Major
• Source: Aaron Williams' Psalmody (1770) (Adapted from melody in)