I love Thy kingdom, Lord

Verse 1

I love thy kingdom, Lord, the house of thine abode, the church our blest 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 graven on thy hand.

Verse 3

For her my tears shall fall, for her my prayers ascend; to her my cares and toils be giv'n, 'til toils and cares shall end.

Verse 4

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

Verse 5

Jesus, thou Friend divine, our Savior and our King, thy hand from ev'ry snare and foe shall great deliv'rance bring.

Verse 6

Sure as thy truth shall last, to Zion shall be giv'n the brightest glories earth can yield, and brighter bliss of heav'n.