Friedell Draw us in the Spirit's Tether

Draw us in the Spirit's tether Harold Friedell St. Bartholomew's Choir Paolo Bordignon, Organist and Choirmaster Draw us in the Spirit’s tether; For when humbly, in thy name, Two or three are met together, Thou art in the midst of them: Alleluya! Alleluya! Touch we now thy garment’s hem. As the brethren used to gather In the name of Christ to sup, Then with thanks to God the Father Break the bread and bless the cup: Alleluya! Alleluya! So knit thou our friendship up. All our meals and all our living Make as sacraments of thee, That by caring, helping, giving, We may true disciples be: Alleluya! Alleluya! We will serve thee faithfully. Words: Percy Dearmer (1867-1936) Music: Harold Friedell (1905-1958) Harold Friedell served as Organist and Master of the Choir at St. Bartholomew’s from 1946-1958. The directness of his harmonic style and the lyricism of his writing have earned him a place as one of the most frequently sung choral composers in the American tradition.