2 Before our Father's throne We pour our ardent prayers; But we shall still be joined in heart, Our fears, our hopes, our aims are one, 5 This glorious hope revives 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; Our courage by the way; While each in expectation lives, And longs to see the day. 6 From sorrow, toil, and pain, And sin we shall be free; And perfect love and friendship reign Through all eternity. 2 When each can feel his brother's sigh, And with him bear a part! When sorrow flows from every eye, And joy from heart to heart! 3 Let love in one delightful stream, Through every bosom flow; 497 QUAM DELECTA 6s. 4 1. WE love the place, And union sweet, and dear esteem In every action glow. 4 Love is the golden chain that binds The happy souls above; And he's an heir of heaven who finds His bosom glow with love. Joseph Swain (1761-1796) H. L. Jenner We find Thy presence near. 4 We love Thy holy word, The lamp Thou gav'st to guide All wanderers home, O Lord, Home to their Father's side. 5 Then let us sing the love To us so freely given, Until we sing above The triumph song of heaven! |