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[Paul for his companions pays]

So when this was done, others also, &c. —xxviii. 9.

Paul for his companions pays
At Jesus's expense,
In the Heathen's eyes displays
His Lord's omnipotence;
Makes it on their bodies known,
That then their languid souls may prove
Health restored through Christ alone,
And bless His pardoning love.
Debtor both to Greek and Jew,
Did he not Christ proclaim?
Debtor to Barbarians too,
He preach'd where'er he came;
(Conscious of his Master's mind
When to remotest countries driven)
Preach'd the Saviour of mankind,
The Peace of earth and heaven.