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630.

[After His own almighty power]

And unto one he gave five talents, to another, &c. —xxv. 15.

After His own almighty power
His riches He vouchsafed to give,
Distributing or less or more,
As each was able to receive:

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Talents to some above the rest
The God of grace and nature gave:
But whoso hath obtain'd the least
Hath got a precious soul to save.
On every child of Adam's race
His Spirit He in part conferr'd,
That each might profit by the grace,
And gain an adequate reward:
Leaving the gifts received for men
He then ascended up on high;
“Till I appear on earth again,”
(His parting word was) “Occupy!”