Chalice Hymnal ‎#274

274. I Love Your Church, O God

1 I love your church, O God,
on earth your blest abode,
the people our redeemer saved
with his own precious blood.

2 I love your church, O God,
whose walls before you stand,
dear as the apple of your eye,
and graven on your hand.

3 In love my tears shall fall,
in love my prayers ascend,
to serve your church, my toils be given,
till toils and cares shall end.

4 Beyond my highest joys,
I prize your people's ways,
the sweet communion, solemn vows,
the hymns of love and praise.

5 Sure as your 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 your church, O God
• Title: I Love Your Church, O God
• Author: Timothy Dwight (1801, alt.)
• Meter: SM
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1995
• Topic: God's Church: Foundation; God's Church: The Foundation; Church; Love

Tune Information

• Name: ST. THOMAS
• Composer: Aaron Williams (1770)
• Meter: SM
• Key: F Major