I love Thy kingdom, Lord

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I love Thy kingdom, Lord,
  The house of Thine abode,
The Church our blest Redeemer bought
  With His own precious blood.
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I love the Church, O God!
  Her walls before Thee stand,
Dear as the apple of Thine eye
  And graven on Thy hand.
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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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Beyond my highest joy
  I prize her heavenly ways,
Her sweet communion, solemn vows,
  Her hymns of love and praise.
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Sure as Thy truth shall last,
  To Zion shall be given
The brightest glories earth can yield,
  And brighter bliss of heaven.
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