The Worshiping Church ‎#702

702. I Love Thy Kingdom, Lord

1 I love thy kingdom, Lord,
the house of thine abode,
the Church our blessed 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: S.M.
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1990
• Scripture:
  Deuteronomy 32:10
  ;
  Psalm 26:8
  ;
  Psalm 137:5-6
  ;
  1 Peter 1:19
• Topic: Church: Nature; Dedications: of Life; Kingdom of God; Worship

Tune Information

• Name: ST. THOMAS
• Composer: Aaron Williams (1763, 1770)
• Meter: S.M.
• Key: F Major