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1607.

[Once He in the Baptist came]

Behold, I will send you Elijah the prophet, &c. —iv. 5.

Once He in the Baptist came,
And virtue's paths restored,
Pointed sinners to the Lamb,
Forerunner of his Lord:
Sent again from paradise,
Elijah shall the tidings bring,
“Jesus comes! ye saints, arise,
And meet your heavenly King!”