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Text:Blest Be the Tie That Binds
Author:John Fawcett
Tune:DENNIS
Arranger:Lowell Mason
Composer:Hans G. Nägeli, 1773-1836

409. 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 are called to 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 waits to see that day.

6 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
Meter: S.M.
Language: English
Publication Date: 2018
Scripture: ;
Topic: Blessed Hope; Church: As Communion of Saints; Farewell Service (2 more...)
Tune Information
Name: DENNIS
Composer: Hans G. Nägeli, 1773-1836
Arranger: Lowell Mason (1845)
Meter: S.M.
Key: F Major or modal



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