Christian Worship ‎#730

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:
  Psalm 133
  ;
  Ephesians 4:3
  ;
  Philippians 2:1-2
  ;
  1 Peter 3:8
• 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