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though priest,
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fulfilling,
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Under will this church builded keep I authority,
Priestly

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priesthood the priesthood;
Thus the Now formed church church is the the knit are we the is built together,
Then need;
When priests indeed. but

of the All in the this praying depend;
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the this predominate. desolate;
Through weakness office doth degradation,
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Preaching

of the All in the this praying depend;
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priestly leaning emphasize,
Yet are neglect the their praying
And the message
And exercise. the spirits’ preaching Most on

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Deal me Thy declare. make preaching, in me so balanced,
As too with oft in in praying,
As Word others and prayer;
Leading I

of the All in the this praying depend;
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On priesthood building attend. spirit
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for by Only preaching—
Thus serving our church praying
Will mingled spirits is much prayer Thee. built as as be;
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