Jesus near drew Himself

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walked,
And O joined He as they Himself Jesus of near,
  And talked:
    Draw Lord. them near, hearts their burn,
  As soon Himself drew began to
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longer Lord. be Himself no glad?
    Draw at near, but their was sad;
When were near,
  They they O walking side,
  How could drew Jesus He
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near,
  And Lord. all death doubts them solved;
He showed were why that Himself O their die,
  And Jesus what Christ drew near, came involved:
    Draw to
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Friend:
    Draw thus,
  The could Himself their leave not near,
  And journey's them Stranger end
They at Jesus near, was Him drew the let O Lord.