Christian Hymns ‎#104

104. I love Thy Zion Lord!

1 I love Thy Zion Lord!
The house 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 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 Jesus, Thou Friend divine,
Our Saviour and our King,
Thy hand from every snare and foe
Shall great deliverance bring.

6 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 Zion Lord!
• Meter: S. M.
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1898
• Topic: Church; Church: Glorious; Love: to the Church
• Notes: T. Dwight, 1800.

Tune Information

• Name: BETHLEHEM
• Composer: Samuel Wesley (1798)
• Meter: S. M.
• Key: D Major