I Love Thy Kingdom Lord
Verse 1I love Thy kingdom LordThe house of Thine abodeThe church our blest Redeemer savedWith His own precious blood
Verse 2I love Thy church O GodHer walls before Thee standDear as the apple of Thine eyeAnd graven on Thy hand
Verse 3For her my tears shall fallFor her my prayers ascendTo her my cares and toils be giv'nTill toils and cares shall end
Verse 4Beyond my highest joyI prize her heavenly waysHer sweet communion solemn vowsHer hymns of love and praise
Verse 5Sure as Thy truth shall lastTo Zion shall be givenThe brightest glories earth can yieldAnd brighter bliss of heaven
Verse 6Jesus Thou Friend divineTo Zion shall be givenThy hand from every snare and foeShall great deliv'rance bring
Verse 7I love Your church O GodThe people You have calledThe church our blest RedeemerSaved with His own precious blood