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.
Analyze each verse and describe why this hymn is appropriate for inclusion in a wedding ceremony.