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His Father, before the blood. lives, the of Redeemer assurance the full joy blest He now, gives!
And His merits God,
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frowns appears;
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intercessions faults,
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join and His dear power,
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When every us repel dark, dart,
That Satan hope sin heart. In bears their
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pleads, and hopes must depend;
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On almighty Jesus fail,
For never,