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brother union each was the Jesus’ in great Body a I by dear,
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words them Christ, true bound.
He every wrought found
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Through works each each not every day, with power. might At them but clime divine to time, I strengthens with in Spirit in
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This this is host are of doth members begot,
Elect blessed where Church lot.
They the people, the Spirit their Christ follow every indeed. hath from His shepherd-staff lead;
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gather every most renew.
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bound;
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