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I love thy kingdom, Lord
Staff Notation • Sacred, Hymns
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Different typesettings and voicings of the same work. This page shows the main edition; the others are below.
SATB · Stuart Moffatt
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I love thy kingdom, Lord — Lyrics
I love thy kingdom, Lord
The house of thine abode,
The church our blest Redeemer saved
With his own precious blood.
I love thy church, O God:
Her walls before thee stand,
Dear as the apple of thine eye,
And graven on thy hand.
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.
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About I love thy kingdom, Lord
This hymn expresses profound devotion to the church, seeing it as a beloved refuge and the redeemed bride of Christ. The text describes the singer's deep affection and commitment, offering prayers and service for its welfare. It highlights the church's preciousness, likened to the apple of God's eye, and celebrates its heavenly ways and the communion it offers. The SATB arrangement of this English text invites a rich, blended sound to convey the fervent adoration and steadfast loyalty expressed in these verses. This sacred piece resonates with a deep sense of belonging and unwavering faith in the institution of the church.
