Voices Together ‎#831

831. 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 We share each other’s woes,
each other’s burdens bear,
and often for each other flows
the sympathizing tear.

3 When we asunder part,
it gives us inward pain,
But we shall still be joined in heart,
and hope to meet again.

4 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: SM
• Publication Date: 2020
• Scripture:
  Acts 4:32-35
  ;
  Galatians 6:1-2
• Topic: Community; Unity; Compassion; Friendship; Love for Others
• Source: Hymns Adapted to the Circumstances of Public Worship . . ., 1782, alt.

Tune Information

• Name: DENNIS
• Composer: Johann G. Nägeli
• Arranger: Lowell Mason
• Meter: SM
• Key: F major
• Source: Christliches Gesangbuch, 1828; arr. Lowell Mason (USA), The Psaltery, 1845