Service Book and Hymnal of the Lutheran Church in America ‎#158

158. 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 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 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
• Author: Timothy Dwight, 1752 - 1817
• Meter: S. M.
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1958
• Topic: The Church: The People of God; The Church: The House of God; Sacraments and Rites: Ordination; Church Life and Work: The Ministry

Tune Information

• Name: ST. THOMAS
• Composer: Aaron Williams, 1731 - 76
• Meter: S. M.
• Key: G Major