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[Man magnifies the deeds of men]
They besought Him instantly, saying, &c.
—vii. 4.
Man magnifies the deeds of men,
With God the creature's merit pleads,
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Our actions' spring and end He reads;
Strangers to evangelic grace,
The pompous works by sinners done
As works of charity they praise;
But Christ commends our faith alone.
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