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THE CHURCH AND RELIGIOUS EDUCATION

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I Love Thy Kingdom, Lord

(STATE STREET. S. M.)

Timothy Dwight, 1800

Jonathan C. Woodman, 1844

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 given Till toils and cares shall end.
   
4. Sure as thy truth shall last, To Zion shall be given
   The brightest glories earth can yield, And brighter bliss of heav'n. Amen.

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Jesus, with Thy Church Abide

(LITANY. [HERVERY'S.] 7,7,7,6)

Thomas B. Pollock, 1871 Altered

Frederick A. J. Hervey, 1846-

1. Jesus, with thy Church abide, Be her Saviour, Lord, and Guide,
   While on earth her faith is tried: We beseech thee, hear us.
   
2. May she guide the poor and blind, Seek the lost until she find,
   And the brokenhearted bind: We beseech thee, hear us.
   
3. Save her love from growing cold, Make her watchmen strong and bold,
   Fence her round, thy peaceful fold: We beseech thee, hear us.
   
4. May her lamp of truth be bright, Bid her bear aloft its light,
   Bring all nations clearer sight: We beseech thee, hear us. Amen.

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