The New Church Hymnal ‎#436

436. I Love Thy Kingdom, Lord

1 I love Thy kingdom, Lord,
The house of Thine abode,
The Church our blest Redeemer saved
With His own precious blood.

2 I love the 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 giv'n.
The brightest glories earth can yield,
And brighter bliss of heaven.

Text Information

• First Line: I love Thy kingdom, Lord, The house of Thine abode
• Title: I Love Thy Kingdom, Lord
• Author: Timothy Dwight
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1976
• Topic: The Christian Life: Testimony; Blood; Church

Tune Information

• Name: ST. THOMAS
• Composer: Aaron Williams
• Key: G Major