I Love Thy Kingdom, Lord
Words and music by Timothy Dwight · 1800
Key of F · 88 BPM · 4/4 · Adoration,Praise · Psalm 137:5-6
Verse 1
I love Thy kingdom, Lord,
The house of Thine abode,
The church our blessed Redeemer saved
With His own precious blood.
Verse 2
I love Thy church, O God.
Her walls before Thee stand,
Dear as the apple of Thine eye,
And written on Thy hand.
Verse 3
If e’er to bless Thy sons
My voice or hands deny,
These hands let useful skills forsake,
This voice in silence die.
Verse 4
Should I with scoffers join
Her altars to abuse?
No! Better far my tongue were dumb,
My hand its skill should lose.
Verse 5
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.
Verse 6
Beyond my highest joy
I prize her heav’nly ways,
Her sweet communion, solemn vows,
Her hymns of love and praise.
Verse 7
Jesus, Thou friend divine,
Our Savior and our king,
Thy hand from every snare and foe
Shall great deliverance bring.
Verse 8
Sure as Thy truth shall last,
To Zion shall be giv’n
The brightest glories earth can yield
And brighter bliss of Heav’n.
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