- As sweet strains of heav�nly
music
Blend in one harmonious sound,
So the members of Christ�s body
In blest unity are found�
One in mind, and one in spirit,
One in doctrine, faith, and love;
One in name�oh, precious union,
Like the angel hosts above.
- Not like waves upon the ocean,
Tossing wildly, rolling high;
Or the tempest�s great commotion,
As it sweeps across the sky;
But like twilight, gently stealing
O�er the verdant, shady lea,
So the holy saints in Zion
Rest�from all their sins set free.
- Blood-washed pilgrims on the highway
Chant the sweet, melodious strain
Of their freedom from confusion,
Angels join the glad refrain;
One with all the hosts of heaven,
There their names are written down;
Jesus only, Jesus ever,
In their hearts as King they crown.
- Love, the theme of all their praises,
Doth in holy bond unite
All their hearts, in Him made perfect,
Turned from darkness unto light;
Thus the saved in Christ together
Dwell in sacred unity,
In the secret of His presence�
Hid away, dear Lord, in Thee.
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