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THE BLESSING-CHAIN

He who in Christ believeth,
Is wise, is wise;
He who this Christ receiveth,
Alone is wise.
He who this wisdom winneth,
Is free, is free;
He in whose heart it reigneth,
Alone is free.
He who this freedom graspeth,
Is strong, is strong.
He who this freedom claspeth,
Alone is strong.
He who this strength retaineth,
Is good, is good;
He in whom it remaineth,
Alone is good.
He who this goodness findeth,
Is glad, is glad;
He who this goodness mindeth,
Alone is glad.