I Love Thy Zion, Lord

Verse 1

I love Thy Zion, 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 toil be given Till toils and cares shall end.

Verse 4

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

Verse 5

Jesus, Thou Friend divine, Our Saviour and our King, Thy hand from every snare and foe Shall great deliverance bring.

Verse 6

Sure as Thy truth shall last, To Zion shall be given The brightest glories earth can yield, And brighter bliss of heaven.

Verse 7

Amen.