Sing Joyfully ‎#135

135. 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 giv'n,
Till toils and cares shall end.

4 Beyond my highest joy
I prize her heav'nly ways,
Her sweet communion, solemn vows,
Her hymns of love and praise.

5 Sure as Thy truth shall last,
To Zion shall be giv'n
The brightest glories earth can yield,
And brighter bliss of heav'n.

Amen.

Text Information

• First Line: I love Thy kingdom, Lord
• Title: I Love Thy Kingdom, Lord
• Author: Timothy Dwight
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1989
• Topic: Church: Fellowship and Unity; Church: Militant and Trumphant

Tune Information

• Name: [I love Thy kingdom, Lord]
• Composer: Aaron Williams
• Key: F Major