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Blest Be the Tie That Binds
Staff Notation • Hymns
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Blest Be the Tie That Binds by Lowell Mason — Lyrics
Blest be the tie that binds
Our hearts in Christian love;
The fellowship of kindred minds
Is like to that above.
Before our Father’s throne
We pour our ardent pray’rs;
Our fears, our hopes, our aims, are one,
Our comforts and our cares.
We share our mutual woes,
Our mutual burdens bear,
And often for each other flows
The sympathizing tear.
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About Blest Be the Tie That Binds
Lowell Mason's setting of John Fawcett's hymn Blest Be the Tie That Binds is a cornerstone of American hymnody. This SATB arrangement captures the enduring message of Christian fellowship and mutual support. The text speaks of the deep connection between believers, their shared prayers, burdens, and joys, and the comfort found in their unity. It acknowledges the pain of separation but finds solace in the hope of eternal reunion in perfect love and friendship. The familiar words are given a noble and heartfelt expression, making it a piece that resonates with enduring spiritual truth and communal warmth.
