3 One family—we dwell in him; One church—above, beneath; Though now divided by the stream— The narrow stream of death. 4 One army of the living God, To his command we bow; Part of the host have crossed the flood, And part are crossing now. 5 Even now to their eternal home Some happy spirits fly; And we are to the margin come, Expecting soon to die! 6 Dear Saviour! be our constant guide; Then, when the word is given, Bid Jordan’s narrow stream divide, And land us safe in heaven. 495 S. M. Love as brethren. 1 Pet. 3:8. Blest be the tie that binds Our hearts in Christian love; The fellowship of kindred minds Is like to that above. 2 Before our Father’s throne We pour our ardent prayers; Our fears, our hopes, our aims, are one, 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 Though often called to part, Amid these scenes of pain; Yet, we shall still be joined in heart, And hope to meet again. 5 This glorious hope revives 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. 496 S. M. Stand fast in the Lord. Phil. 4:1. All you that have confessed That Jesus is the Lord, And to his people joined yourselves, According to his word: 2 In Zion you must dwell, Her altar ne’er forsake; Must come to all her solemn feasts, Of all her joys partake. 3 She must employ your thoughts, And your unceasing care; Her welfare be your constant wish, And her increase your prayer. 4 With humbleness of mind, Among her sons rejoice; A meek and quiet spirit is With God of highest price. 5 Never offend, nor grieve Your brethren by the way; But shun the dark abodes of strife, Like children of the day. 6 In all your Saviour’s ways, With willing footsteps move; Be faithful unto death, and then You’ll reign with him above. 497 S. M. Let there be no divisions among you. 1 Cor. 1:10. Let party names no more The Christian world o’erspread, Gentile and Jew, and bond and free, Are one in Christ, their Head. 2 Among the saints on earth Let mutual love be found; Heirs of the same inheritance, With mutual blessings crowned. 3 Thus will the church below Resemble that above, Where streams of pleasure ever flow, And every heart is love.