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I love thy kingdom, Lord

524

The Hymnal 1982 (Episcopal)

Metric Index

Modality

F Major

15-Pitch Humming Index

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Author

Timothy Dwight [1725-1817]

Composer (melody)

Aaron Williams [1731-1776]

Harmonizer

Lowell Mason [1792-1872]

Language

English

Publication Date

1985

Last Five Uses

• Used on May 26, 2019 10:30 as the Communion Anthem at St. Mark's Episcopal, Honeybrook, PA
• Used on Oct 23, 2016 10:00 as the Recessional Hymn at St. Andrew's Episcopal, Glenmoore, PA
• Used on Jun 07, 2015 10:00 as the Gradual Hymn at St. Andrew's Episcopal, Glenmoore, PA
• Used on Jul 29, 2012 10:00 as the Recessional Hymn at St. Andrew's Episcopal, Glenmoore, PA
• Used on Sep 19, 2010 10:00 as the Recessional Hymn at St. Andrew's Episcopal, Glenmoore, PA

Poem Words (Five verses)

I love thy kingdom, Lord,
the house of thine abode,
the Church our blest Redeemer
saved with his own precious blood.

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.

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

Jesus, thou friend divine,
our Savior and our King,
thy hand from every snare and foe
shall great deliverance bring.

Sure as thy truth shall last,
to Zion shall be given
the brightest glories earth can yield,
and brighter bliss of heaven.