"Behold, how good and how pleasant it is for brethren to dwell together in unity... for there the LORD commanded the blessing, even life for evermore" (Psalm 133:1,3). "How often would I have gathered thy children together, even as a hen gathereth her chickens under her wings, and ye would not!" (Matthew 23:37).
How good and how pleasant it is when we gather
Around Jesus Christ, our Savior and Lord!
And this is the place where Christ would be rather
Than any place else that He looks toward.
"How often would I have gathered your children"
(How tender the Savior's lamentable thought!),
"Just as a hen also gathers her chickens
All under her wings, and yet you would not."
Astonishing words revealing His heart!
How sweet the assurance that He is same!
One day He'll gather us not to depart;
Till then we'll gather around His dear name.
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