A Book of Hymns for Public and Private Devotion (15th ed.) ‎#453

453. The Communion of Saints

The saints on earth and those above
But one communion make;
Joined to their Lord in bonds of love,
All of His grace partake.

One family, we dwell in Him;
One church above, beneath;
Though now divided by the stream,
The narrow stream of death.

One army of the living God,
To His command we bow;
Part of the host have crossed the flood
And part are crossing now.

O God, be Thou our constant guide!
Then, when the word is given,
Bid Thou death’s flood its waves divide,
And land us safe in heaven.

Text Information

• First Line: The saints on earth and those above
• Title: The Communion of Saints
• Author: C. Wesley
• Meter: C. M.
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1866

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