I Love Thy Kingdom, O Lord

Words: Timothy Dwight, Psalms of David, 1800.
This is believed to be the oldest hymn by an American which is still in common use.

Music:     "St. Thomas," Aaron Williams (1731-1776), The New Universal Psalmodist, 1770
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 1  I love Thy kingdom, Lord,
       The house of Thine abode,
    The church our blessed 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 written 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.

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

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