186. We are drawn together in a brotherhood

We are drawn together
in a brotherhood
Which fulfills our longing
for the pure and good.

Love among the brothers
better is on earth
Than the joys of Eden;
so we sing its worth.

“Jonathan, my brother,
all the love from thee
Was life’s greatest blessing—
wonderful to me.”
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Thus declared King David;
this great truth he found
When they laid his brother
in the somber ground.

Brotherhood be honored
all throughout our life,
For it is a comfort
in our daily strife.

Guile cannot abide there,
only faithfulness.
Highly ’tis exalted;
with its light doth bless.

Brotherhood must always
strong and constant be,
Holy and unblemished
till eternity.
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Written by Elias Aslaksen (published in 1929)Composed by Johann C. H. RinckText © Stiftelsen Skjulte Skatters ForlagNorway ⋅ F