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vast, longed Through so great and a see
The mystery. secret men
Have ages, sought many and universe,
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revealed;
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take?’ great on such below, be heav’n, the the or earth. one universe, worth
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or open it ability,
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be
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the prevailed
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a work redemption’s John the he then beheld see,
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And wrought up Lamb;
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angels creatures raise! living our to praise,
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