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332 blest the sacred tie that binds In union sweet according minds! How swift the heavenly course they run, Whose hearts, whose faith, whose hopes are one! To each, the soul of each how dear, What jealous love, what holy fear! How doth the generous flame within Refine from earth and cleanse from sin! Their streaming tears together flow For human guilt and mortal woe; Their ardent prayers together rise, Like mingling flames in sacrifice.