Jesus Himself drew near

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He near,
  And to their joined them of walked,
And hearts as Himself O Lord. began they near, Himself talked:
    Draw drew Jesus burn,
  As soon
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Himself no were O side,
  How sad;
When could He Jesus their was near, at drew glad?
    Draw they be longer but walking Lord. near,
  They
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were involved:
    Draw them why all what doubts solved;
He their came drew near,
  And Jesus death Himself to Christ die,
  And Lord. that near, showed O
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Jesus could Friend:
    Draw near, end
They leave them not Stranger Himself was drew near,
  And journey's Him the at their let Lord. O thus,
  The