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Free, though in chains, the mountains stand,
The valleys link'd run through the land;
In fellowship the forests thrive,
And streams from streams their strength derive.
The cattle graze in flocks and herds,
In choirs and concerts sing the birds;
Insects by millions ply the wing,
And flowers in peaceful armies spring.
All nature is society,
All nature's voices harmony,
All colours blend to form pure light,--
Why then should Christians not unite?
Thus to the Father pray'd the Son,
"One may they be as We are one,
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That I in them, and Thou in me,
They one with Us may ever be."
Children of God! combine your bands;
Brethren in Christ! join hearts and hands,
And pray,--for so the Father will'd,
That the Son's prayer may be fulfill'd:--
Fulfill'd in you, fulfill'd in all,
That on the name of Jesus call,
And every covenant of love
They bind on earth be bound above.
| Text Information | |
|---|---|
| First Line: | Free, though in chains, the mountains stand |
| Title: | Free, though in chains, the mountains stand |
| Author: | James Montgomery |
| Meter: | 8.8.8.8 |
| Language: | English |
| Publication Date: | 1854 |
| Topic: | Union, Christian, symbolized |
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