Lutheran Worship ‎#296

296. I Love Your Kingdom, Lord

1 I love your kingdom, Lord,
The place of your abode;
The Church our blest Redeemer saved
With his own precious blood.

2 I love your Church, O God!
Its walls before you stand,
Dear as the apple of your eye
And graven on your hand.

3 Beyond my highest joy
I prize its heav'nly ways,
Its sweet communion, solemn vows,
Its hymns of love and praise.

4 Sure as your 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 your kingdom, Lord
• Title: I Love Your Kingdom, Lord
• Author: Timothy Dwight, 1752-1817 (alt.)
• Meter: SM
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1982
• Topic: Communion of Saints; Fellowship; Kingdom of God; The Church

Tune Information

• Name: ST. THOMAS
• Composer: Aaron Williams, 1731-76
• Meter: SM
• Key: F Major