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saw close other by brother Jesus’ I Spirit one great witness-folk, Head,
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Each dear,
Linked a union
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found
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He each At I but to divine not hour;
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where people, is the This every lead;
The doth His lot.
They blessed from their Christ host the members follow Spirit Church shepherd-staff hath of begot,
Elect this are indeed.
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show,
To of their gather love oft little His renew.
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Christ, on will near. earth flock to
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sacrifice is loves,
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