1. I Love Thy Kingdom, Lord
    The house of Thine abode,
    The Church our blest Redeemer bought
    With His own precious blood.

  2. I love the church, O God!
    Her walls before me 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. Sure as Thy truth shall last,
    To Zion shall be given
    The brightest glories earch can yield,
    And brighter bliss of heaven.
Words by Timothy Dwight; Music by Aaron Williams