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% This file is a part of the Open Hymnal Project to create a freely 
% distributable, downloadable database of Christian hymns, spiritual 
% songs, and prelude/postlude music.  This music is to be distributed 
% as complete scores (words and music), using all accompaniment parts, 
% in formats that are easily accessible on most computer OS's and which
% can be freely modified by anyone.  The current format of choice is the 
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% All scores will also be converted into pdf, MIDI, and mp3 formats.
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% version 4.10 or later.  I am doing my best to create a final product
% that is "Hymnal-quality", and could feasibly be used as the basis for
% a printed church hymnal.
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% The maintainer of the Open Hymnal Project is Brian J. Dumont (brian 
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% the various ABC and ABC Plus software.  Undoubtedly, I am also indebted 
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% 2) It must be a Christian piece
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% Open Hymnal Project, 2012 Edition
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%OHSCRIP Col 3:12-17, 1Jn 4:7-21, Eph 4:1-6, Gal 6:1-5, Rom 15:1-7
%OHTOPICS {Brotherhood}, {Christian Home/Family}, {Christian Life}, {Church on Earth (Church Militant)}, {Compassion}, {Consolation}, {Example, Christ's [1]}, {Fellowship}, {Friendship}, {God's Children - the Faithful (see also Saints, People of the World)}, {Hope [4]}, {Kindness, Ours}, {Love}
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%OHMETRICAL 6 6 8 6
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%OHCOMPOSER Mason, Lowell (1792-1872)
%OHARRANGER Mason, Lowell (1792-1872)
%OHAUTHOR Fawcett, John (1740-1817)
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X: 1
T: Blest Be The Tie That Binds
C: Words: John Fawcett, 1782. 
C: Music and Setting: 'Boylston' Lowell Mason, 1832.
C: copyright: public domain.  This score is a part of the Open Hymnal Project, 2012 Revision.
S: Music source: "The Psaltry" 1845 by Lowell Mason Page 151.  In The Psaltry, the Tenor carries the melody.  It is moved to the Soprano.  The Soprano is then lowered one octave and made the Tenor part.
S: Lyrics from "A collection of hymns for the use of the tabernacles in Scotland" 1800 Hymn 140 page 127
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[V: S1V1] [Q:1/4=90] G | E/ F/ G A | G2 c | c/ B/ A A | G2 
w: 1.~Blest be the tie that binds Our hearts in Christ- ian love; 
w: 2.~Be- fore our Fa- ther's throne We pour our ar- dent prayers; 
w: 3.~We share each o- ther's woes, Our mu- tual bur- dens bear; 
w: 4.~When we a- sun- der part, It gives us in- ward pain; 
w: 5.~This glor- ious hope re- vives Our cou- rage by the way; 
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w: The fel- low- ship of kin- dred minds Is like to that a- bove. 
w: Our fears, our hopes, our aims are one Our com- forts and our cares. 
w: And of- ten for each o- ther flows The sym- pa- thi- zing tear. 
w: But we shall still be joined in heart, And hope to meet a- gain. 
w: While each in ex- pec- ta- tion lives, And longs to see the day. 
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W: 6.From sorrow, toil and pain, 
W: And sin, we shall be free, 
W: And perfect love and friendship reign 
W: Through all eternity.