The Seventh-Day Adventist Hymn and Tune Book ‎#1021

1021. 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 grave 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 they 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: Timothy Dwight
• Publication Date: 1886
• Topic: The Church: Zeal and Union

Tune Information

• Name: SHIRLAND
• Composer: Samuel Stanley
• Meter: S. M.
• Key: G Major or modal
• Notes: Alternate tunes: #810, 558, or 236.