Blest be the tie that binds
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Blest be the tie that bindsOur hearts in Christian love!The fellowship of kindred mindsIs like to that above.
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Before our Father's throneWe pour our ardent prayers;Our fears, our hopes, our aims are one,—Our comforts, and our cares.
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We share our mutual woes,Our mutual burdens bear,And often for each other flowsThe sympathizing tear.
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When we asunder part,It gives us inward pain;But we shall still be joined in heart,And hope to meet again.
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This glorious hope revivesOur courage by the way;While each in expectation lives,And longs to see the day.
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From sorrow, toil, and pain,And sin, we shall be free;And perfect love and friendship reignThrough all eternity.