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[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:
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.
His riches He vouchsafed to give,
Distributing or less or more,
As each was able to receive:
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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!”
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!”
| CHAPTER XXV. The poetical works of John and Charles Wesley | |