Blest Be the Tie That Binds

Verse 1

Blest be the tie that binds our hearts in Christian love; the fellowship of kindred minds is like to that above.

Verse 2

Before our Father's throne we pour our ardent prayers; our fears, our hopes, our aims are one, our comforts and our cares.

Verse 3

We share our mutual woes, our mutual burdens bear, and often for each other flows the sympathizing tear.

Verse 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.

Verse 5

This glorious hope revives our courage by the way; while each in expectation lives and waits to see the day.

Verse 6

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