How blest the sacred tie that binds
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How blest the sacred tie that bindsIn sweet communion kindred minds!How swift the heavenly course they run,Whose hearts, whose faith, whose hopes, are one!
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To each the soul of each how dear!What tender love! what holy fear!How does the generous flame withinRefine from earth and cleanse from sin!
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Their streaming eyes together flowFor human guilt and human woe;Their ardent prayers together rise,Like mingling flames in sacrifice.
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Together oft they seek the placeWhere God reveals his shining face;How high, how strong, their raptures swellThere 's none but kindred souls can tell.