Blessed be the tie that binds
Blessed be the tie that binds
Our hearts in Christian love;
The fellowship of kindred minds
Is like that to that above.
Before our Father’s throne
We pour our ardent prayers;
Our fears, our hopes, our aims are one
Our comforts and our cares.
We share each other’s woes,
Our mutual burdens bear;
And often for each other flows
The sympathizing tear.
When we asunder part,
It gives us inward pain;
But we shall still be joined in heart,
And hope to meet again.
This glorious hope revives
Our courage by the way;
While each in expectation lives,
And longs to see the day.
From sorrow, toil and pain,
And sin, we shall be free,
And perfect love and friendship reign
Through all eternity
- Words by John Fawcett
- Music by Wendall Kimbrough
This is one of my favorite hymns. The first verse is a common one sung in churches around the world. In many instances, it is the final song before dismissal, reminding us of our common ground before we exit to the “real world.” It celebrates our unity in Christ, that despite our differences, we are all one in Him. Our hearts are bound in His love, as one.
Most are not as familiar with the rest of the song, but each verse continues with the theme of celebrating our oneness in God. In fact, as you follow the verses, we see the trail of life:
1. We are all united in God’s love.
2. We all pray to God, we share the same fears and worries, as well as the same goals.
3. We care for each other, we carry each other’s burdens. We hurt when our brothers and sisters hurt.
4. When we are separated by death, those left behind hurt. But we rest in the knowledge that we will be joined together for eternity.
5. We live in expectation of the day we will see God, we will enter Heaven.
6. At last, we will be set free from earthly torments and pain, to live in His holy place.
This is a song of unity, of sharing, caring, and love. Our God is not a God of divisiveness, or of hate and separation. Our God does not discriminate. He loves all of His children, no matter their race, color, nationality, or denomination.
We are to be united in love. His grace has set us free! No one group has the monopoly, and no one group should look down on another. We should celebrate our God and His infinite love, which we do not deserve, and yet which He freely gives us, through the blood of His own son.
Remember, “Blessed be the tie that binds” and act accordingly. Because the tie that binds is our Lord and Saviour.
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