I saw great throngs—each was a brother dear (Hymn 826) Piano Sheet Music (Free PDF)

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