##(Verse 1)
I love thy kingdom, Lord

##(Verse 2)
I love thy kingdom, Lord, the house of thine abode,
The church our blest Redeemer saved with his own precious blood.

##(Verse 3)
I love thy church, O God! Her walls before thee stand
Dear as the apple of thine eye, and graven on thy hand.

##(Verse 4)
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.

##(Verse 5)
Beyond my highest joy i prize her heavenly ways,
Her sweet communion, solemn vows, her hymns of love and praise.

##(Verse 6)
Sure as thy truth shall last, to Zion shall be given
The brightest glories earth can yield, and brighter bliss of heaven.