1 I love your kingdom, Lord,
the house of your abode,
the Church our blest Redeemer saved
with his own precious blood.
2 I love your church, O God--
her walls before you stand,
dear as the apple of your eye,
and graven on your 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 your truth shall last,
to Zion shall be given
the brightest glories earth can yield,
and brighter bliss of heaven.
| Text Information | |
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| First Line: | I love your kingdom, Lord |
| Title: | I Love Your Kingdom, Lord |
| Paraphraser: | Timothy Dwight, 1752-1817 |
| Publication Date: | 2003 |
| Meter: | S.M. |
| Scripture: | Deuteronomy 32:10; Isaiah 49:16; Psalm 137:5-6; Psalm 26:8; Psalm 17:8; 1 Peter 1:19 |
| Language: | English |
| Copyright: | Public Domain |
| Tune Information | |
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| Name: | ST. THOMAS |
| Meter: | S.M. |
| Key: | F Major or modal |
| Source: | Aaron Williams', New Universal Psalmodist, 1770 |
| Copyright: | Public Domain |