African Methodist Episcopal Church Hymnal ‎#517

517. 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,
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 given
The brightest glories earth can yield,
And brighter bliss of heaven.

Amen.

Text Information

• First Line: I love Thy kingdom, Lord
• Title: I Love Thy Kingdom, Lord
• Author: Timothy Dwight, 1752-1817
• Meter: SM
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 2011
• Scripture:
  Psalm 26:8
  ;
  Romans 14:17
• Topic: The Living Church: The Church; Love; Opening; Zion

Tune Information

• Name: [I love Thy kingdom, Lord]
• Meter: SM
• Key: F Major or modal
• Source: Aaron Williams, The New Universal Psalmodist, 1770