The Lutheran Hymnary ‎#89

89. I love Thy kingdom, Lord

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 Jesus, Thou Friend divine,
Our Savior and our King,
Thy hand from every snare and foe
Shall great deliverance bring.

6 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
• Author: T. Dwight (1800)
• Meter: S. M.
• Publication Date: 1913
• Topic: The Church: Its Strength and Permanence; Church of Christ; Kingdom of Christ

Tune Information

• Name: [I love Thy Kingdom, Lord]
• Composer: R. P. Stewart