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church we’re portion realize! us The the our prize,
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of our birthright—and garments Joseph’s A ours
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his to priesthood but The be. family ties giv’n
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adversity,
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seek,
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That desperate, kingship our too;
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be the Lord, pay gain Thee, soul, the for thus
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promise, Thee, ne’er us, realize. this The Lord, us Lord, birthright our let Thyself,
And despise;
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