I love Thy kingdom Lord

1 I love Thy kingdom Lord
The house of Thine abode
The Church our blest Redeemer saved
With His own precious blood

2 I love Thy Church O God
Her walls before Thee 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