A Selection of Hymns ‎#CCLIV

CCLIV. Love to the brethren

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 we asunder part,
It gives us inward pain;
But we shall still be join'd in heart,
And hope to meet again.

5 This glorious hope revives
Our courage by the way;
While each in expectation lives,
And longs to see the day.

6 From sorrow, toil, and pain,
And sin, we shall be free;
And perfect love and friendship reign
Thro' all eternity.

Text Information

• First Line: Blest be the tie that binds
• Title: Love to the brethren
• Author: Fawcett
• Meter: S. M.
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1792
• Topic: Graces of the Spirit: Love to the Brethren; Love to Brethren; Communion with Saints; Love: To the brethren; Parting of Christian friends
• Notes: Public Domain.

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