Trinity Hymnal ‎#285a

285a. 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 we asunder part,
It gives us inward pain;
But we shall still be joined 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
Through all eternity.

Amen.

Text Information

• First Line: Blest be the tie that binds
• Author: John Fawcett (1782)
• Meter: S. M.
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1961
• Scripture:
  Galatians 3:28
• Topic: Blessed Hope; The Church: The Communion of Saints; Farewell Service; Christian Friendship; Heaven: Reunion in; Sympathy of Christians

Tune Information

• Name: BOYLSTON
• Composer: Lowell Mason
• Meter: S. M.
• Key: C Major