8.8.8.8 James Montgomery Christian Union symbolized by Natural Objects. Free, though in chains, the mountains stand, The valleys link'd run through the land; In fellowship the forests thrive, And streams from streams their strength derive. The cattle graze in flocks and herds, In choirs and concerts sing the birds; Insects by millions ply the wing, And flowers in peaceful armies spring. All nature is society, All nature's voices harmony, All colours blend to form pure light, -- Why then should Christians not unite? Thus to the Father pray'd the Son, "One may they be as We are one, That I in them, and Thou in me, They one with Us may ever be." Children of God! combine your bands; Brethren in Christ! join hearts and hands, And pray, -- for so the Father will'd, That the Son's prayer may be fulfill'd: -- Fulfill'd in you, fulfill'd in all, That on the name of Jesus call, And every covenant of love They bind on earth be bound above. |