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[To be Thy ministers above]

I have called you friends. —xv. 15.

To be Thy ministers above
Seraphic flames aspire,
But we by Thy redeeming love
We are exalted higher;
Our thoughts and praises it transcends
The love on men bestow'd;
We are the favourites and friends,
The bosom-friends of God.