The Presbyterian Hymnal ‎#441

441. 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 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: I Love Thy Kingdom, Lord
• Author: Timothy Dwight (1800)
• Meter: SM
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1990
• Topic: Church: Universal

Tune Information

• Name: ST. THOMAS
• Adapter: Aaron Williams (1770)
• Meter: SM
• Key: F Major
• Source: The Universal Psalmodist, 1763