63. Thy Word, O Lord, Draws Us Together

1. Thy Word, O Lord, draws us together
In sweet communion here below,
And makes in us the gentle fervor
Of faith and holy love to glow.
We, whom Thy Word of grace delighted, -
To fellowship with yonder band
Who round the Lamb in glory stand, -
Are called and lovingly invited.

2. A heart that often goes astraying,
A heart that loves to toy with sin,
The works of darkness is displaying,
And harbors wickedness within,
Cannot enjoy this holy pleasure!
Those hearts this fellowship receive
Who here on Jesus Christ believe
And Him as Lord and Master treasure.

3. Our Rock, our faith’s secure foundation
Is Jesus and His precious blood;
We trust Him only for salvation, -
He is our Lord, our highest Good!
His Word, the Rule that clearly guides us
At every time, in every place,
Supplies us with His love and grace,
With holy fellowship provides us.

4. O what a blessing to inherit! –
This life in close communion spent
With God the Father, Son, and Spirit –
Kept by God’s power omnipotent.
What holy virtues God provideth
Where He upholds His church in love
With gifts of grace sent from above!
There God – Eternal Love – abideth.

5. The Father now His children loveth;
They by His Spirit “Abba” cry;
The faithful Son each child adorneth
With righteousness eternally;
And by the Holy Ghost is given
True joy and peace to make them blest;
They find in God their longed-for rest;
Eternal love and life in heaven!