Laudes Domini ‎#481

481. Psalm 137

1 I love thy kingdom, Lord!
The house of thine abode,
The church, our blessed 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.

Text Information

• First Line: I love thy kingdom, Lord!
• Title: Psalm 137
• Author: Timothy Dwight
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1888
• Scripture:
  Psalm 137:5
  ;
  Isaiah 49:16
• Topic: Activity; Christians: Duties; Church: Dear to Saints; Church: Institutions of; Church: Work of; Communion of Saints: At Lord's Table

Tune Information

• Name: STATE STREET
• Composer: J. C. Woodman
• Meter: S. M.
• Key: A Major