3. during the wedding scene in act ii, the choir sings “blessed be the tie that binds.” read this excerpt, which is the first three verses of the hymn: blessed be the tie that binds our hearts in christian love; the fellowship of kindred minds is like to that above. before our father’s throne we pour our ardent prayers; our fears, our hopes, our aims are one our comforts and our cares. we share each other’s woes, our mutual burdens bear; and often for each other flows the sympathizing tear.