(Part of a series singing through the hymnbook I grew up with: Great Hymns of the Faith)
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 giv’n
Till toils and cares shall end.
4
Beyond my highest joy
I prize her heav’nly ways —
Her sweet communion, solemn vows,
Her hymns of love and praise.
5
Sure as Thy truth shall last,
To Zion shall be giv’n
The brightest glories earth can yield,
And brighter bliss of heav’n.
At The Rainbow 