Timeless Truths ‎#17

17. The Church of God

1 I love the church of God,
The house that Jesus built,
And purchased by the precious blood,
For us He freely spilt.

Refrain:
Upon the sure foundation,
Not laid by human hand,
The glorious Rock, Christ Jesus,
The church shall ever stand.

2 Thou blessed bride of Christ!
Oh, lovely one, so pure!
Eternity adds bliss to bliss;
Thy happiness is sure. [Refrain]

3 Redeemed by Christ alone,
Cleansed in His precious blood;
Secure while endless ages roll,
Kept by the pow’r of God. [Refrain]

4 The Bridegroom soon will come,
His bride arrayed in white,
Unto Himself He will receive,
To dwell in endless light. [Refrain]

Text Information

• First Line: I love the church of God
• Title: The Church of God
• Author: A. J. Kilpatrick (1911)
• Refrain First Line: Upon the sure foundation
• Meter: 6.6.8.6.7.6.7.6
• Scripture:
  Ephesians 2:19-22
• Source: Timeless Truths (http://library.timelesstruths.org/music/The_Church_of_God); Faith Publishing House, Evening Light Songs, 1949, edited 1987 (17); The Gospel Trumpet Company, Select Hymns, 1911 (522)

Tune Information

• Name: [I love the church of God]
• Composer: Anna L. Howard
• Harmonizer: Barney E. Warren
• Meter: 6.6.8.6.7.6.7.6
• Key: C Major
• Source: Timeless Truths (http://library.timelesstruths.org/music/The_Church_of_God); Faith Publishing House, Evening Light Songs, 1949, edited 1987 (17); The Gospel Trumpet Company, Select Hymns, 1911 (522)