Blest Be the Tie That Binds

Blest be the tie that bindsOur hearts in Christian love;The fellowship of kindred mindsIs like to that above.

Before our Father’s throneWe pour our ardent prayers;Our fears, our hopes, our aims are one,Our comforts and our cares.

We share our mutual woes;Our mutual burdens bear;And often for each other flowsThe sympathizing tear.

When we asunder part,It gives us inward pain;But we shall still be joined in heartAnd hope to meet again.

This glorious hope revivesOur courage by the way,While each in expectation livesAnd longs to see the day.

From sorrow, toil, and pain,And sin we shall be free;And perfect love and friendship reignThrough all eternity.