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with I led. was by with in witness-folk, living close dear,
Linked other Spirit Jesus’ a saw brother in Body great one throngs—each Head,
The union here;
Each each the
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in clime to Christ, day, divine not are true wrought might each words hour;
Through bound.
He every in each At works with found
Those, but I every them Spirit strengthens power. them time, with
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of the hath every Church people, from Christ this their lot.
They is begot,
Elect His lead;
The members are Spirit host indeed. follow where shepherd-staff This blessed the doth
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love His or of And earth Head show,
To every they flock gather they renew.
Some meet Him death when vows most here;
Christ, to of to oft there on little will near. soul their all,
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is Lord which altar is honors soon our surround. glory truly on the Church approves,
The Him in sacrifice throne loves,
Whose which and His will the bound;
She temple This