Blest be the tie that bindsOur hearts in Christian love;The fellowship of kindred mindsIs like to that above.Before our Father's throneWe pour our ardent prayers;Our fears, our hopes, our aims are oneOur comforts and our cares.We share each other's woes,Our mutual burdens bear;And often for each other flowsThe sympathizing tear.When we asunder part,It gives us inward pain;But we shall still be joined in heart,And hope to meet again.