The Voice of Praise ‎#543

543. 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 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: Dwight
• Meter: S. M.
• Publication Date: 1873
• Scripture:
  Psalm 26:8
  ;
  Psalm 46:5
  ;
  Psalm 84
  ;
  Psalm 87:2-3
  ;
  Psalm 137:5-6
  ;
  Isaiah 49:16
• Topic: The Christian Church: The Sanctuary; Attachment to the Church

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