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2629.

[God passes kings and conquerors by]

A damsel came to hearken, named Rhoda. —xii. 13.

God passes kings and conquerors by,
And lets them in oblivion lie,
But doth to everlasting fame
Consign a simple damsel's name.
Throughout the church He makes it known
That goodness we in all may own,
In saints of every rank approve
Their joyful zeal, and patient love.