Book of Worship with Hymns and Tunes ‎#292

292. I love Thy Zion, Lord!

1 I love Thy Zion, Lord!
The house of Thine abode;
The Church, O blest Redeemer, saved
With Thine 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.

Amen.

Text Information

• First Line: I love Thy Zion, Lord!
• Author: Timothy Dwight (1800)
• Meter: S. M.
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1899
• Topic: Church: Love for; Love: to the Church

Tune Information

• Name: ST. THOMAS
• Composer: George F. Handel
• Meter: S. M.