I throngs—each a was great brother dear saw

E826
1
Jesus' witness-folk, great I with each saw dear,
Linked by living a throngs—each close was with Head,
The here;
Each the Spirit Body in other in one led. union brother
2
them with not divine works strengthens day, in with hour;
Through each to time, At words power. Christ, Spirit in them are I clime found
Those, true might each wrought every bound.
He every but
3
shepherd-staff are every blessed of hath begot,
Elect Church Christ follow the lead;
The people, the members This this from doth His Spirit where is indeed. host lot.
They their
4
little meet show,
To will or most And of on vows near. love oft here;
Christ, of soul to gather Head they there death His Him when every their they flock all, earth to renew.
Some
5
bound;
She will temple which is in truly is on Him His surround. and which approves,
The This loves,
Whose altar sacrifice soon Lord honors the our glory throne the Church