“I Love Thy Kingdom, Lord” is a hymn of devoted love for Christ’s church, understood as a people redeemed, gathered, prayed for, and ultimately brought into God’s promised future.
Hymns Based on Psalm 137:5
Christian hymns and worship songs connected to Psalm 137:5
"If I forget you, Jerusalem, let my right hand forget its skill. Let my tongue stick to the roof of my mouth if I don’t remember you, if I don’t prefer Jerusalem above my chief joy."
— Psalm 137:5
Theological Significance
This verse has inspired Christian hymns that explore themes of Christian fellowship, Communion of Saints, Eternal Hope, Love for the Church, Perseverance. Many worship songs connected to Psalm 137:5 proclaim these timeless biblical truths and invite believers to reflect on and celebrate the message of this scripture.
Sermon Themes from This Passage
- Christian fellowship
- Communion of Saints
- Eternal Hope
- Love for the Church
- Perseverance
Suggested Hymns for Worship
Reflection Hymn
I Love Thy Kingdom, Lord
Example Worship Flow
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Call to Worship Psalm 100
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Scripture Reading Psalm 137:5
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Sermon Christian fellowship
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Reflection Hymn I Love Thy Kingdom, Lord