Blest Be the Tie That Binds

Today we explore the touching story and timeless message of "Blest Be the Tie That Binds," a beloved hymn born from Pastor John Fawcett's remarkable decision to choose his impoverished Yorkshire congregation over a prestigious London position in 1782.

Sources:

- Mclelland, J. 1994 The Ambassador Book of Great Hymn Stories. Ambassador Productions Ltd: Belfast

- Osbeck, K.W. 1985. 101 Hymn Stories. Kregal Publications: Grand Rapids

- Parachin, V. 1987. The Hymn That Became a Benediction, in Herald of Holiness Vol. 87 No. 2. Nazarene Publishing House: Kansas City

Image source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/John_Fawcett_%28theologian%29#/media/File:John_Fawcett.jpg

LYRICS
1 Blest be the tie that binds
Our hearts in Christian love;
The fellowship of kindred minds
Is like to that above.

2 Before our Father's throne
We pour our ardent prayers;
Our fears, our hopes, our aims are one,
Our comforts and our cares.

3 We share our mutual woes,
Our mutual burdens bear;
And often for each other flows
The sympathizing tear.

4 When we asunder part,
It gives us inward pain;
But we shall still be joined in heart,
And hope to meet again.