I Love Thy Kingdom Lord ✝

Verse 1] I love thy kingdom, Lord, the house of thine abode, the church our blest Redeemer saved with his own precious blood. [Instrumental Bridge] [Verse 2] I love thy church, O God: her walls before thee stand, dear as the apple of thine eye and graven on thy hand. [Chorus] I love thy kingdom, Lord, the house of thine abode, the church our blest Redeemer saved with his own precious blood. [Drop] I love thy kingdom! [Instrumental Bridge] [Verse 3] For her my tears shall fall, for her my prayers ascend; to her my cares and toils be giv'n, 'til toils and cares shall end. [Instrumental Bridge] [Instrumental Bridge] [Verse 3] For her my tears shall fall, for her my prayers ascend; to her my cares and toils be giv'n, 'til toils and cares shall end. [Quick Rest] [Verse 4] Beyond my highest joy I prize her heav'nly ways, her sweet communion, solemn vows, her hymns of love and praise. [Quick Rest] [Chorus] I love thy kingdom, Lord, the house of thine abode, the church our blest Redeemer saved with his own precious blood. [Drop] I love thy kingdom! [Instrumental Bridge] [Chorus] I love thy kingdom, Lord, the house of thine abode, the church our blest Redeemer saved with his own precious blood. [Drop] I love thy kingdom! [Instrumental Bridge] [Verse 5] Jesus, thou Friend divine, our Savior and our King, thy hand from ev'ry snare and foe shall great deliv'rance bring. [Fade Out] [Silence]