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[Returning from the dead]
She went and told them that had been with, &c.
—xvi. 10.
Returning from the dead
Our heavenly Lord and Head
Charges with the joyful news
No unsullied innocent,
Will not an apostle choose,
Sends a pardon'd penitent.
Our heavenly Lord and Head
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No unsullied innocent,
Will not an apostle choose,
Sends a pardon'd penitent.
The woman testifies,
Of Him that never dies,
First of Jesus' witnesses,
Magdalene the truth imparts,
Messenger of life and peace
To His sad disciples' hearts.
Of Him that never dies,
First of Jesus' witnesses,
Magdalene the truth imparts,
Messenger of life and peace
To His sad disciples' hearts.
He thus His word fulfils,
His promised grace reveals,
Lifts His weeping followers up
Still appearing from above,
Now revives our dying hope,
Now rewards our patient love.
His promised grace reveals,
Lifts His weeping followers up
Still appearing from above,
Now revives our dying hope,
Now rewards our patient love.
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