African Methodist Episcopal Church Hymnal ‎#527

527. Blest Be the Dear Uniting Love

1 Blest be the dear uniting love
That will not let us part;
Our bodies may far off remove,
We still are one in heart.

2 Joined in one spirit to our Head;
Where He appoints we go;
And still in Jesus' footsteps tread,
And show His praise below.

3 O may we ever walk in Him,
And nothing know beside,
Nothing desire nothing esteem,
But Jesus crucified!

4 Closer and closer let us cleave
To His beloved embrace;
Expect His fulness to receive,
And grace to answer grace.

5 Partakers of the Savior's grace,
The same in mind and heart.
Nor joy, nor grief, nor time, nor place,
Nor life, nor death can part.

Text Information

• First Line: Blest be the dear uniting love
• Title: Blest Be the Dear Uniting Love
• Author: Charles Wesley, 1707-1788
• Meter: CM
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 2011
• Scripture:
  Psalm 100:3
  ;
  John 13:35
• Topic: The Living Church: Christian Fellowship; Fellowship; Loyalty
• Notes: Alternate tune: EVAN

Tune Information

• Name: COVENTRY
• Composer: Benjamin Cuzins
• Arranger: Frederic W. Root, 1846-1916
• Meter: CM
• Key: C Major