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[Lord, bought by thy All-worthy Blood]

Lord, bought by thy All-worthy Blood,
Life, worthless I Receive:
Nourish'd with Health, and Peace, and Food,
Free from just Plagues, I live.
From thy great Friendship I enjoy
Friends that my Jewels are;

Originally the line read, “Friends greatly dear to mee:”


Mee Thou dost in thy Church employ
And still accept my Prayer.

Originally written, “To speak and write for Thee.”


CHRIST, His Promise, is mine;

Originally written, “Christ and his promises are mine.”


His Angels are my Guard.
I'l my long Praises therefore join,
With Thy good Angels, Lord.
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