730. Blest Be the Tie That Binds

1 Blest be the tie that binds
our hearts in Christian love;
the fellowship of kindred minds
is like to that above.

2 Before our Father's throne
we pour our ardent prayers;
our fears, our hopes, our aims are one,
our comforts and our cares.

3 We share our mutual woes,
our mutual burdens bear,
and often for each other flows
the sympathizing tear.

4 When here our pathways part,
we suffer bitter pain;
yet, one in Christ and one in heart,
we hope to meet again.

5 From sorrow, toil, and pain,
and sin we shall be free
and perfect love and friendship reign
through all eternity.

Text Information
First Line: Blest be the tie that binds
Title: Blest Be the Tie That Binds
Author: John Fawcett, 1740-1817
Meter: SM
Language: English
Publication Date: 2021
Scripture: ; ; ;
Topic: Love
Copyright: Public Domain
Tune Information
Name: BOYLSTON
Composer: Lowell Mason, 1792-1872
Meter: SM
Key: C Major
Source: Setting: The Lutheran Hymnal, 1941, alt.
Copyright: Public Domain



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