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2846.

[Ye elders of the first degree]

He sent to Ephesus, and called the elders of the, &c. —xx. 17.

Ye elders of the first degree,
Your most important function see;
Your most incessant cares,
Your utmost strength and grace apply
To form, instruct, and edify
The' inferior ministers.
Never unfruitful or alone,
A minister for Jesus won
Includes a multitude:
He carries life where'er he goes,
Truly his gifts on all bestows,
And thousands turns to God.