Verse 1

WE love Thy Kingdom, Lord, The house of Thine abode The Church our blest Redeemer saved With His own precious blood.

Verse 2

We love Thy Church, God : Her saints before Thee stand, Dear as the apple of Thine eye, And graven on Thy hand.

Verse 3

For her our tears shall fall, For her our prayers ascend, To her our cares and toils be given, Till toils and cares shall end.

Verse 4

Beyond our highest joy We prize her heavenly ways, Her sweet communion, solemn vows. Her hymns of love and praise.

Verse 5

Jesus, Thou Friend divine, Our Saviour, and our King, Thy hand from every snare and foe Shall great deliverance bring.

Verse 6

Sure as Thy truth shall last, To Zion shall be given The brightest glories earth can yield, And brighter bliss of heaven.

Background: We Love Thy Kingdom Lord The House