Evangelical Lutheran Hymn-book ‎#151

151. 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 Should I with scoffers join
Her altars to abuse?
No! better far my tongue were dumb,
My hand its skill should lose.

4 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.

5 Beyond my highest joy
I prize her heavenly ways,
Her sweet communion, solemn vows,
Her hymns of love and praise.

6 Jesus, Thou Friend divine,
Our Saviour and our King,
Thy hand from every snare and foe
Shall great deliverance bring.

7 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: 1893
• Topic: The Word and the Church: Loyalty
• Notes: T. Dwight, a.

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