Trinity Psalter Hymnal ‎#405

405. 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,
'til 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 Savior 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.

Text Information

• First Line: I love thy kingdom, Lord
• Title: I Love Thy Kingdom, Lord
• Author: Timothy Dwight (1800)
• Meter: S.M.
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 2018
• Scripture:
  Psalm 17:8
  ;
  Psalm 26:8
  ;
  Isaiah 49:16
  ;
  Acts 20:28
• Topic: Church; Church: As Communion of Saints; Church: As Kingdom of God; Church: Security of; Love: For the Church

Tune Information

• Name: ST. THOMAS
• Composer: Aaron Williams (1763)
• Meter: S.M.
• Key: F Major or modal