Bind us Together

This song of petition for unity was written by Bob Gillman (B 1946) in 1974, and first published by Thankyou Music in 1977. It is based on Colossians 3:14.

With irregular meter, it is set to the tune which Gillman wrote for the song. This has a 3/4 time signature, and in the key of D the first few notes are F FF F E D.

It has crossed denomination boundaries, and been published in Catholic, Anglican, Methodist, Baptist and many other hymn-books in both the UK and US.

Downloads

Arrangements available include piano and handbell.

Examples

Professional recording, light backing:

Chancel choir and congregation with piano:

Church choir with electronic organ + backing:

Instrumental - organ:

Lyrics

The lyrics are copyright so cannot be reproduced here. But they are currently available on this website. A rough outline is:

Chorus (repeated after each verse):
Bind us together, Lord,
Bind us together,
With cords that cannot be broken.
Bind us together, Lord,
Bind us together,
Bind us together with love.

There is only one God ...

Made for the glory of God...

You are the family of God ...