The New Century Hymnal ‎#393

393. Blessed Be the Tie That Binds

1 Blessed be the tie that binds
our hearts in Christian love;
the sharing of a common life
is like to that above.

2 Before our God we come
and pour our ardent prayers;
Our fears, our hopes, our aims are one,
our comforts and our cares.

3 We share each other's woes,
Each other's burdens bear.
And often for each other flows
a sympathizing tear.

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.

Text Information

• First Line: Blessed be the tie that binds
• Title: Blessed Be the Tie That Binds
• Author: John Fawcett (1782, alt.)
• Meter: S.M.
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1995
• Scripture:
  Colossians 3:13-15
  ;
  Galatians 6:2
  ;
  Galatians 3:28
• Topic: Burial and Memorial; Christian unity; Close of Worship

Tune Information

• Name: DENNIS
• Composer: Johann G. Nägeli, c. 1768-1836
• Adapter: Lowell Mason (1845)
• Meter: S.M.
• Key: F Major