The Bond of Perfectness
D. S. Warner (1893) • English
Primary Scripture: Colossians 3:14
Verse 1
How sweet this bond of perfectness, The wondrous love of Jesus; A pure foretaste of Heaven’s bliss, Oh, fellowship so precious!
Chorus
Oh brethren, how this perfect love Unites us all in Jesus! One heart, and soul, and mind, we prove, The union Heaven gave us.
Verse 2
The bond that circles Heaven’s pure— Oh, wondrous! wondrous story! Has dropped around the holy here, And fills us all with glory.
Chorus
Oh brethren, how this perfect love Unites us all in Jesus! One heart, and soul, and mind, we prove, The union Heaven gave us.
Verse 3
Oh, praise the Lord for love divine That binds us all together; A thousand chords our hearts entwine, Forever and forever.
Chorus
Oh brethren, how this perfect love Unites us all in Jesus! One heart, and soul, and mind, we prove, The union Heaven gave us.
Verse 4
"God over all and in us all", And thro’ each holy brother; No power of earth or hell, withal, Can rent us from each other.
Chorus
Oh brethren, how this perfect love Unites us all in Jesus! One heart, and soul, and mind, we prove, The union Heaven gave us.
Verse 5
Oh, mystery of Heaven’s peace! Oh, bond of Heaven’s union! Our souls in fellowship embrace, And live in sweet communion.
Chorus
Oh brethren, how this perfect love Unites us all in Jesus! One heart, and soul, and mind, we prove, The union Heaven gave us.
Scripture References
Reference 1
- colossians 3:14