Praise and Worship ‎#48

48. 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 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;
Fore her my pray'rs ascend;
To her my cares and toils be giv'n
Till toils and cares shall end.

4 Beyond my highest joy
I praise her heav'nly 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 heav'n.

Text Information

• First Line: I love thy kingdom, Lord
• Title: I Love Thy Kingdom, Lord
• Author: Timothy Dwight
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1951

Tune Information

• Name: [I love Thy kingdom, Lord]
• Composer: Aaron Williams
• Key: G Major