Church Hymnary (4th ed.) ‎#508

508. I bind my heart this tide

1 I bind my heart this tide
to the Galilean's side,
to the wounds of Calvary,
to the Christ who died for me.

2 I bind my soul this day
to the neighbour far away,
to the stranger near at hand,
in this town, and in this land.

3 I bind my heart and soul
to the God, the Lord of all,
to the God, the poor one's friend,
and the Christ whom he did send.

4 I bind myself to peace,
to make strife and envy cease.
My God, fasten sure the cord
of my service to the Lord!

Text Information

• First Line: I bind my heart this tide
• Author: Lauchlan McLean Watt (1867-1957)
• Meter: 67 77
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 2005
• Scripture:
  2 Corinthians 2:14
  ;
  2 Timothy 2:22-25
  ;
  Colossians 3:5
  ;
  Deuteronomy 10:18-20
  ;
  Deuteronomy 24:17-21
  ;
  Exodus 21:4-5
  ;
  Galatians 2:20
  ;
  Joshua 24:15
  ;
  Mark 1:14-20
  ;
  Matthew 21:11
  ;
  Psalm 34:14
  ;
  Romans 14:19
• Topic: Life in Christ: Our Response to Christ - In Dedication; Commitment; Sharing and Caring

Tune Information

• Name: UNION
• Composer: J. Randall Zercher (b. 1940)
• Meter: 67 77
• Key: d minor
• Copyright: © J. Randall Zercher