The saints of earth and those above

Verse 1

The saints on earth and those above But one communion make; Joined to their Lord in bonds of love, All of His grace partake.

Verse 2

One family, we dwell in Him, One Church above, beneath; Tho' now divided by the stream, The narrow stream of death.

Verse 3

One army of the living God, To His command we bow; Part of the host have crossed the flood, And part are crossing now.

Verse 4

Lo! thousands to their endless home Are swiftly borne away; And we are to the margin come And soon must launch as they.

Verse 5

Lord Jesus, be our constant Guide; Then, when the word is given, Bid death’s flood its waves divide And land us safe in heaven.

Verse 6

Amen.