The Hymnal, Revised and Enlarged, as adopted by the General Convention of the Protestant Episcopal Church in the United States of America in the year of our Lord 1892 ‎#485

485. 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 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.

3 Beyond my highest joy
I prize her heavenly ways,
Her sweet communion, solemn vows,
Her hymns of love and praise.

5 Jesus, Thou friend divine,
Our Saviour and our King,
Thy hand from every snare and foe
Shall great deliverance bring.

6 Sure as Thy truth shall last,
To Sion 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 (1785)
• Meter: S. M.
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1892
• Topic: Church Militant
• Notes: Tune name in index: CAMBRIDGE

Tune Information

• Name: [I love Thy kingdom, Lord]
• Composer: Rev. R. Harrison
• Meter: S. M.
• Key: A Major