{
  "title": "Blest be the tie that binds our hearts (tune 2)",
  "author": "",
  "tune": "Dennis",
  "number": "285",
  "lyrics": "Blest be the tie that binds\n\nOur hearts in Christian love:\n\nThe fellowship of kindred minds\n\nIs like to that above.\n\n\nBefore our Father's throne\n\nWe pour our ardent prayers;\n\nOur fears, our hopes, our aims, are one,\n\nOur comforts and our cares.\n\n\nWe share our mutual woes,\n\nOur mutual burdens bear,\n\nAnd often for each other flows\n\nThe sympathizing tear.\n\n\nWhen we asunder part,\n\nIt gives us inward pain;\n\nBut we shall still be joined in heart,\n\nAnd hope to meet again.\n\n\nThis glorious hope revives\n\nOur courage by the way,\n\nWhile each in expectation lives,\n\nAnd longs to see the day.\n\n\nFrom sorrow, toil and pain,\n\nAnd sin, we shall be free;\n\nAnd perfect love and friendship reign\n\nThrough all eternity.",
  "first_line": "Blest be the tie that binds"
}