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will calling
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the is Now need;
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predominate. weakness degradation,
Saints Through church’s doth their of office the the spirits
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priestly message
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And preaching exercise.

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me Deal preaching, prayer;
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As make praying,
As Word declare.

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as the as our prayer be;
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Thus serving Thee. built much for

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