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sought men
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The vast, so great mystery. universe,
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through of Yet things—to find;
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heav'n in right tightly in set,
And is the One throne mystery sealed. a revealed;
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reply,
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it matter or forth
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was were at he then as sight.
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the take then said, now unveiled!' angel 'Weep Lion seals;
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o'ercame the a see,
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And wrought John Lamb;
Christ So, up
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raise! glory living us praise,
All offer to the creatures before theirs fall Lion-Lamb;
Let His angels with throne,
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