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[Can a true follower of Thine]

Thou shalt not commit adultery. —v. 27.

Can a true follower of Thine
Such horrid crimes commit?

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One moment left by grace Divine,
We sink into the pit:
Ah, do not, dearest Lord, depart
One moment from Thine own,
But purify, and keep the heart
That would be Thine alone.