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Alvin (Bud) Herman Manz in 2000

Alternate Zion's Harp Numbers: 64
Meter: 9.8.9.8.9.8.8.9.

Thy word, O Lord, draws us together
In mutual fellowship to stand;
It kindles in our hearts forever
The flames of faith and love's sweet band.
The word of grace, which brought salvation
And fellowship with Thy great throng,
Who praise the Lamb with harp and song,
Extends to all its invitation.

A heart that oft the Lord forsaketh
By sin and lust is overcome,
Who yet of worldly husks partaketh,
And in the darkness yet must roam,
For such no blessings are provided;
But all who on the Lord believe
In Jesus faith and life receive,
Can with His body be united.

The rock on which our faith is founded
Is Jesus and His precious blood;
Likewise our hope and trust is grounded
On Christ, His grace, a cleansing flood.
His Word the precept we acknowledge,
Our daily duty from the Lord,
This is what we with one accord
Call fellowship and real communion.

O what a life of heav'nly blessing
With Father, Son and Holy Ghost,
The blessed fellowship professing,
God's gift and promises to boast!
O here are flames of sweet affection;
God giveth to His holy throng
The fulness of His blessing strong.
Here dwelleth God in love's perfection.

The Father doth caress His children,
Inspiring trust and faithfulness;
The Son in love adorns the sinner
With His eternal righteousness;
With unction comes the Holy Spirit,
Anointing us with joy and peace.
Our hearts in sweet repose increase,
And godly power we inherit.