The Hymnal and Order of Service ‎#261

261. 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 toil 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.

Amen.

Text Information

• First Line: I love Thy Zion, Lord
• Title: I Love Thy Zion, Lord
• Author: Timothy Dwight (1800, a.)
• Meter: S. M.
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1937
• Topic: The Church: General; Names and Office of Christ: Friend; Church, General; Zion, the Church

Tune Information

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