“Blest be the tie that binds
our hearts in Christian love;
the fellowship of kindred minds
is like to that above.“

Here’s our 16-bell arrangement of this popular hymn:

More information about Blest Be the Tie that Binds

This hymn arrangement is available in two handbell ranges – C5-D7 and G4-A6, making it suitable for a 3-octave handbell choir to play. If you have 2 octaves from G4 to G6 plus the extra A6 at the top, that would also work. We demonstrate it as a 4-in-hand piece, but it’s suitable for up to 8 ringers. There are no bell changes during the piece, there’s no bell-sharing, and no need for tables and foam.

If you’d like to play this arrangement, the sheet music is available to purchase, download and print from Choraegus. 

More about Choraegus handbell music

Purchasing this arrangement gives you permission to print and maintain up to eight copies for your handbell group – so don’t pay for more copies than you need! Purchase also gives permission for performance, broadcasting, live-streaming and video-sharing online. See our licensing agreement for full details. Please be sure to mention the title (Blest Be the Tie that Binds) and arranger of the piece (Larry Sue) on video-sharing sites, social media and any printed materials such as concert programs. We appreciate your help in getting the word out about Choraegus handbell music, and if you make a video of your performance, we’d love to see it! You’re welcome to share your video on our Facebook page if you’d like to.

Please note that our sheet music is designed to be downloaded as PDFs. You’ll be responsible for printing your own music, and you won’t receive anything in the mail.

If you haven’t purchased music online from Choraegus before, you might like to look at our step-by-step guide, designed to help you navigate the purchase and download process in a (we hope!) stress-free way.

Any questions?

If you have any questions about our music, please start by reading our Frequently-Asked Questions. You’ll find just about every question anyone has ever asked us, along with answers! However, if you don’t find the information you need, please contact us and we’ll be happy to help!