Trinity Hymnal ‎#280b

280b. 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 Jesus, thou Friend Divine,
Our Saviour and our King,
Thy hand from ev'ry snare and foe
Shall great deliv'rance bring.

6 Sure as Thy truth shall last,
To Zion shall be giv'n
The brightest glories earth can yield,
And brighter bliss of heav'n.

Amen.

Text Information

• First Line: I love thy Kingdom, Lord
• Author: Timothy Dwight (1799)
• Meter: S. M.
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1961
• Scripture:
  Psalm 26:8
• Topic: The Church: The Church of Christ; The Church: Communion of Saints; The Church: Kingdom of God; The Church: Love for; The Church: Security of

Tune Information

• Name: SHIRLAND
• Composer: Samuel Stanley (1805)
• Meter: S. M.
• Key: G Major