287. I Love Thy Kingdom

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

4 Beyond my highest joy
I prize 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 given
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
Author: Timothy Dwight 1752-1817
Language: English
Publication Date: 1977
Topic: Testimony
Tune Information
Name: ST. THOMAS
Composer: Aaron Williams, 1731-1776
Key: G Major or modal



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