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1656.

[The truth, and blessedness, and need]

Except a man be born again, he cannot see, &c. —iii. 3.

The truth, and blessedness, and need
Of this great change I know:
But can I witness it indeed,
Can I the tokens show?
Marks of this birth, they all are vain
Without the Spirit's power:
Then only am I born again,
When I can sin no more.