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longed ages, so sought see
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hidden of secret stumbling, frail he’s through find;
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heav’n His a revealed;
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worth
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or man
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were weeping that wept too, all Yet was sad worthy sight.
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its unveiled!’ But take loose the the then has said, scroll prevailed
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o’ercame work lo, wrought then redemption’s to see,
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offer our His creatures throne,
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