Timeless Truths ‎#725

725. I Love Thy Kingdom, Lord

1 I love Thy kingdom, Lord,
The place 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 (1800)
• Meter: 6.6.8.6
• Scripture:
  Psalm 137:5-6
• Source: Timeless Truths (http://library.timelesstruths.org/music/I_Love_Thy_Kingdom_Lord); Faith Publishing House, Evening Light Songs, 1949, edited 1987 (7)

Tune Information

• Name: ST. THOMAS (WILLIAMS)
• Composer: Aaron Williams (1770)
• Meter: 6.6.8.6
• Key: G Major
• Source: Timeless Truths (http://library.timelesstruths.org/music/I_Love_Thy_Kingdom_Lord); Faith Publishing House, Evening Light Songs, 1949, edited 1987 (7)