Whiter Than Snow ~

Whiter than snow,
is your every sin
when Jesus’ blood
cleanses you within.

For when you’re washed,
in His loving grace
redemption is yours
by faith to embrace.

Once crimson red,
now like wool white
your heart with God
will finally be right.

For once you repent,
and turn from your ways
forgiveness is yours
for the rest of your days.

Whiter than snow,
crimson red no more
are your sins once you open
to Jesus your heart’s door!

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Psalm 51:7

Purge me with hyssop,
and I shall be clean: wash me,
and I shall be whiter than snow.

Isaiah 1:18

Come now, and let us reason together,
saith the Lord: though your sins be as
scarlet, they shall be as white as snow;
though they be red like crimson,
they shall be as wool.

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I’m Choosing Joy ~

Today, I’m choosing joy,
over being depressed
today I am going to be
by gladness obsessed.

I am going to fixate,
on God’s right hand
and the pleasure evermore
for me He has planned.

Today, I’m choosing joy,
over being distressed
today I am going to be
by happiness possessed.

I am going to keep my eyes,
on the thing I can’t see
so that the peace of God
will wash all over me.

Today, I’m choosing joy,
over being without any . . .
for the hope I have found
keeps joy flowing plenty!

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Romans 15:13

Now the God of hope fill you
with all joy and peace in believing,
that ye may abound in hope,
through the power of the Holy Ghost.

Psalm 16:11

Thou wilt shew me the path of life:
in thy presence is fulness of joy;
at thy right hand there are pleasures
for evermore.

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Attitude Adjustment ~

Lord when you find me,
in a snitty mood
and You see me
to others being rude.

Give my spirit a nudge,
and emphasize to me
how much more humble
I really need to be.

Lord, when you find me,
grumbling and whining
and my temperament
embarks on declining.

Give my heart a poke,
break the cold encrustment
so that You can give me
an attitude adjustment.

Lord, when You find me being,
overly rude or negative . . .
remind me that I need to be
to Your spirit more sensitive!

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Philippians 2:14-15

Do all things without
murmurings and disputings:

That ye may be blameless and harmless,
the sons of God, without rebuke,
in the midst of a crooked and perverse nation,
among whom ye shine as lights in the world;

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Getting Back Up ~

It’s not about the fall,
or how many times we fail
it’s about getting back up . . .
even though we are frail.

It’s not about the troubles,
that we get ourselves in
it’s about our decision . . .
not to continue in our sin.

It’s not about the breakdown,
or the times we come apart
it’s about if we emerge . . .
with repentance in our heart.

It’s not about the tumble,
or the spill that we take
it’s about us learning . . .
not to make the same mistake.

It’s not about the fall,
or the times we go down
it’s about the times we rise . . .
and turn our lives around!

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Proverbs 24:16

“For a just man falleth seven times,
and riseth up again: but the wicked
shall fall into mischief.”

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Standing Up ~

We’re in a battle
for what is right
and it’s a daily one
that we must fight.

We must stand up,
for what is good
just as Jesus
told us we should.

We’re in a battle,
the costs are high
and we must fight
and not standby.

We must speak out,
for what we believe
even if disdain
we openly receive.

We’re in a battle,
evil verses good
we must expose
the big falsehood!

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Psalm 18:39

For thou hast girded me
with strength unto the battle:
thou hast subdued under me
those that rose up against me.

Ephesians 6:12

For we wrestle not against
flesh and blood, but against
principalities, against powers,
against the rulers of the darkness
of this world, against spiritual
wickedness in high places.

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Under The Shadow Of Worry ~

Under the shadow of worry,
fear loves to roam around
hoping to throws us
smack into the ground.

For, fear longs to keep,
our faith in God at bay
so underneath its pall
it will force us to stay.

Under the shadow of doubt,
fears loves to cast its gloom
so that our trust in God
no longer has any room.

For, doubt wants to keep,
our hope in God in question
by constantly keeping us
in a state of depression.

Fear is our scariest enemy,
and doubt our ugliest foe
but, if we remain strong . . .
God’s peace will overshadow!

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Isaiah 35:4

Say to them that are of a fearful heart,
Be strong, fear not:
behold, your God will come with vengeance,
even God with a recompence;
he will come and save you.

Colossians 3:15

And let the peace of God
rule in your hearts,
to the which also ye are called
in one body; and be ye thankful.

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God’s Handiwork ~

When I look to the heavens,
I can see God craftsmanship
as the stars gather around
for their nighttime fellowship.

The lights that they provide,
twinkle and dance about
proving to me that He has
all good things worked out.

When I look to the heavens,
I can see God’s workmanship
as the sun rises in the sky
and the moon starts to dip.

I see the sunny beams,
God’s glory declaring
and into the skies above
I can’t help but staring.

When I look to the heavens,
I get all teary . . .
for I see God’s handiwork
dispel the big-bang theory!

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Psalm 19:1-2

The heavens declare the glory of God;
and the firmament sheweth his handywork.
Day unto day uttereth speech,
and night unto night sheweth knowledge.

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If We Don’t Forgive Others ~

If we don’t forgive others,
of their wrong doings
then the grace of Jesus
we are not pursuing.

For, it is by His grace,
that we are forgiven
and we too must be
by His grace driven.

If we remain offended,
and refuse to forgive
then the love of our Savior
we’ll not be able to give.

For, without His love,
we would still be lost
if we didn’t believe
He died for us on the cross.

If we don’t forgive others,
will your Father forgive you?
That is the question . . .
we all need to pursue!

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Matthew 6:15

But if ye forgive not men
their trespasses, neither
will your Father forgive
your trespasses.

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God’s Wisdom From Above ~

The wisdom from above,
is full of heavenly things
the true knowledge of God
to the seeker it brings.

It is pure first of all,
it is free from pride and lust
it proves earthy treasures
will only turn to rust.

It is peaceful and calm,
it is gentle and humane
it readily forgives
it doesn’t cause any pain.

It is full of compassion,
it is selfless and kindhearted
its good works on others
are gladly imparted.

The wisdom from above,
is without prejudice
it is without lip service
for mercy is its emphasis!

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James 3:17

But the wisdom that is from above
is first pure, then peaceable, gentle,
and easy to be intreated, full of mercy
and good fruits, without partiality,
and without hypocrisy.

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If Jesus Loves ~

If Jesus loves the sparrows,
flying high in the sky . . .
you can be sure He loves
the likes of you and I.

For, if He provides for them,
He will for us too . . .
all we need to do is ask
then watch for what He’ll do.

If, Jesus loves the sparrows,
that He won’t let them fall
we can rest assured . . .
He’ll be there when we call.

For, if He will save them,
He too will save us . . .
all we need to do is to put
in Him all our faith and trust.

If Jesus loves the sparrows,
we have nothing to fear
for we are more valuable . . .
and are to Him more dear!

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Luke 12:6-7

Are not five sparrows sold
for two farthings, and not one
of them is forgotten before God?

But even the very hairs of your
head are all numbered.
Fear not therefore: ye are of more
value than many sparrows.

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Favor In God’s Eyes ~

Lord, may in Your eyes,
I find true favor . . .
may they also see
a gentle behavior.

May You find my life,
in Your sight pleasing
may I not do anything
that to You is grieving.

Lord, may in Your eyes,
You find true humility
may You also see
a genuine gentility.

May You find me to be,
to all considerate
may I never become
to You indifferent.

Lord, may in Your eyes,
Your favor I find . . .
may You always see me
as loving and kind!

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Proverbs 3:4

So shalt thou find favour
and good understanding
in the sight of God and man.

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The Cries Of The Heart~

The cries of the heart,
don’t fall on deaf ears
each one of them
God promises to hear.

The cry for a heart,
like one of His own
tells Him you long
to make it His home.

The cry for a heart,
open and teachable
tells Him it’s ready
to be searchable.

The cry for a heart,
to know His ways
tells Him you want
to be led each day.

The cry for a heart,
He can transform
tells Him you want
it to be His platform.

The cry for a heart,
that God can touch
says to Him . . .
I love You so much!

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Ezekiel 36:26

“A new heart also will I give you,
and a new spirit will I put
within you: and I will take
away the stony heart out of
your flesh, and I will give
you an heart of flesh.”

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In God’s Presence ~

I rather spend one day,
in God’s presence . . .
then a million years in
the now and present.

For, this world offers not,
what God extends to me
and without His love . . .
from its hold I’d not be free.

I rather be a servant,
to a God that I trust
then to be a slave
to greed and lust.

For, these days are evil,
perilous and wicked
and to its depravity
I’ll not be committed.

I rather spend one day,
with my Lord dwelling
then a second with those
who in sin are living!

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Psalm 84:10

For a day in thy courts
is better than a thousand.
I had rather be a doorkeeper
in the house of my God,
than to dwell in the tents
of wickedness.

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A Heart Undivided ~

Lord, give me a heart,
that is undivided
one that isn’t skewed
uneven or lopsided.

Let it be all in,
with my belief in You
so that it can be
to You always true.

Lord, give me a heart,
that to You is honoring
so that from the truth
You won’t find it wandering.

Let it be proven,
to be to You faithful
so that it can be . . .
to You always grateful.

Lord give me a heart,
that is true blue . . .
let it be one that is
always connected to You!

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Psalm 86:11

Teach me thy way, O Lord;
I will walk in thy truth:
unite my heart to fear thy name.

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When My Mind Is Calm ~

When my mind is calm,
when it is at rest
when it feels as if . . .
it cannot be stressed.

Lord, it’s only because,
it is stayed on You
and all of the things
that I know are true.

When my mind is peaceful,
when it is not disturbed
when it feels as if . . .
it cannot be perturbed.

Lord, it is only because,
it is focused on You
and not on the things
that the world spews.

When my mind is fixed,
Lord, on where You are
the day till I’m with You
feels like it isn’t very far!

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Isaiah 26:3

Thou wilt keep him
in perfect peace,
whose mind is stayed on thee:
because he trusteth in thee.

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I’m Not Of This World ~

I live in this world,
but, I’m not of it
for I have in me
the Holy Spirit.

I breathe in the air,
to keep me going
but, my oxygen comes
from Jesus knowing.

I consider my life,
has come to an end
once Jesus became
my eternal Friend.

I now live by faith,
in God’s only Son
for His grace for me
my heart has won.

I live in this world,
but, from it I’m not of
for, I live by faith . . .
in His grace and love!

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Galatians 2:20

I am crucified with Christ:
nevertheless I live;
yet not I, but Christ liveth in me:
and the life which I now live in the flesh
I live by the faith of the Son of God,
who loved me, and gave himself for me.

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Doing What Is Right ~

If you want to do,
what God says is right
open up the Bible . . .
and follow its Light.

For the Word of God,
will not mislead you
for it spells out . . .
exactly what to do.

If you want the truth,
just read across the pages
for the Bible makes clear
the sins throughout the ages.

For the Word of God,
will give you moral clarity
and instruct you how to live
a life of sinless purity.

If you want the truth,
of what you need to do
open up the Bible . . .
and let the facts guide you!

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Psalm 33:4

For the word of the Lord is right;
and all his works are done in truth.

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Early To The Lord I Go ~

When I am feeling faint,
when my heart is spent
early to the Lord I go . . .
and to Him I lament.

I tell Him my troubles,
I let Him know my woes
my barren soul to Him
I humbly expose.

When I am feeling weak,
when my spirit is dry
early to the Lord I go . . .
as rivers to Him I cry.

I tell Him about my needs,
I let Him know all my cares
my thoughts I give to Him
as they become my prayers.

Once I recognize,
I am in a thirst place
early to the Lord I go . . .
for another dose of grace!

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Psalm 63:1

O God, thou art my God;
early will I seek thee:
my soul thirsteth for thee,
my flesh longeth for thee
in a dry and thirsty land,
where no water is;

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Jesus My Forever Friend ~

Jesus is my Friend,
He will be forever . . .
and someday we will be
for eternity together.

When at first we met,
I knew deep in my heart
that the two of us . . .
would never be apart.

Jesus is my Friend,
for me I know He cares
all of my heavy burdens
I know that He bears.

No matter where I go,
or whatever I may do
I know that He will . . .
be there with me too.

He’ll never leave me,
He’ll stick by me to the end
for there is no other . . .
who could be a better Friend!

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Proverbs 18:24

A man that hath friends must
shew himself friendly:
and there is a friend that
sticketh closer than a brother.

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No Other Like Him ~

My God is incomparable,
there is no other like Him
for there is nothing He does
on an impulse or a whim.

My God is unchanging,
to the wind He doesn’t bow
for there isn’t anything
He doesn’t control some how.

My God is all knowing,
He’s as smart as a whip
the whole world He holds
in His almighty grip.

My God is unbeatable,
His enemies never win
for He won’t tolerate
the wickedness of their sin.

My God is powerful,
His strength is unbelievable
nothing to Him is ever . . .
deemed unachievable!

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2 Samuel 7:22

Wherefore thou art great, O Lord God:
for there is none like thee,
neither is there any God beside thee,
according to all that we have heard
with our ears.

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My First and Last Resort ~

God sustains me,
He is my support
He is my first . . .
and last resort.

On Him I can rely,
for His help and aide
when on Him . . .
my eyes are stayed.

He encourages me,
to stay in the race
by reminding me of
His undying grace.

I find great comfort,
having His power
to call upon
no matter the hour.

He upholds my soul,
helps me to endure
so on the path of Life
I’ll not take a detour!

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Psalm 54:4

Behold, God is mine helper:
the Lord is with them that
uphold my soul.

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May Loyalty You Befriend ~

May loyalty you befriend,
let it settle in your mind
so that God’s will for you
you’ll want to go and find.

May faithfulness you seek,
each day your are living
so you too may be found
just like Him as forgiving.

May on your heart you write,
the Truth to the Way
so that you may follow
the Life everyday.

May you understand,
His mercy and favor
so that you may find
the the love of a Savior.

May loyalty you befriend,
may faithfulness you seek
today, tonight and tomorrow
and all the rest of your week!

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Proverbs 3:3-4

Let not mercy and truth forsake thee:
bind them about thy neck;
write them upon the table of thine heart:
So shalt thou find favour
and good understanding
in the sight of God and man.

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Foolish People ~

Foolish people,
they don’t believe
salvation from God
they refuse to receive.

They are not stupid,
but, rather they’re smart
yet they do not see
their own stony heart.

Foolish people,
God they deny
instead they agree
in satan’s big-bang lie.

For to our Creator,
they are indifferent
to His tender mercies
they show no interest.

Foolish people,
don’t see they’re corrupt
instead they choose . . .
in sin to self-destruct!

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Psalm 14:1

The fool hath said in his heart,
There is no God.
They are corrupt,
they have done abominable works,
there is none that doeth good.

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This Day God Has Given ~

Today as I slowly,
opened up my eyes
I thanked God . . .
for seeing the sun rise.

For another day,
to me He is giving
another chance for me
for Him to be living.

Today as I went about,
the course of my day
I thanked God . . .
as I made my way.

For, He has given me,
a reason to be thankful
and I want Him to know
how much I’m grateful.

Today as I slipped,
quietly into my bed . . .
I prayed another day
His joy I could spread!

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Psalm 118:24

This is the day
which the Lord hath made;
we will rejoice
and be glad in it.

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Call Upon His Name ~

Call upon God when you’re troubled,
let Him know your cares
call upon His amazing name . . .
with your pleas and prayers.

Call upon the name of the Lord,
ask Him to transform you
call upon His awesome name . . .
acknowledge all He can do.

Call upon God when you need Help,
let Him know you are weak
call upon His wonderful name . . .
let Him your life tweak.

Call upon the name of the Lord,
His truth may you abide by
call upon His holy name . . .
and His Son you will glorify!

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Psalm 50:15

And call upon me in the day
of trouble: I will deliver thee,
and thou shalt glorify me.

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Confused And Dazed ~

Lord, this world today,
has me so confused . . .
and by what is going on
I’m not at all amused.

For, the path that is wide,
is so overpopulated
and to its evil ways . . .
I refuse to be obligated.

Lord, this world today,
has me feeling really dazed
for it doesn’t want me
by its apostasy being phased.

For, it tries to convince me,
I am the one who is wrong
because I live a life
that is in You, Bible strong.

Lord, this world today,
has me dazed and confused
and I know it is because . . .
your grace it has refused.

For, Your word warns me,
about this generation
and why it is in need of . . .
repentance unto salvation!

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2 Timothy 3:1

This know also,
that in the last days
perilous times shall come

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The Lord Is My Rock ~

The Lord is my Rock,
without Him I’d be hopeless
for He’s my salvation . . .
I’m no longer futureless.

He is my eternal hope,
it is to Him that I cling
I hold on to the promise
His peace He’ll soon bring.

The Lord is my Rock,
my faith in Him is strong
every ounce of my trust
to Him it belongs.

He is my sure foundation,
on which I’ll not stumble
for my faith in Him keeps me
gracious, meek and humble.

The Lord is my Rock,
moved I will not be . . .
for He has always been
a true defense for me!

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Psalm 62:6–7

He only is my rock
and my salvation:
he is my defence;
I shall not be moved.

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When God Is Your Refuge ~

When God is your refuge,
you need not ever fear . . .
for it is His promise
to always be near.

Though you don’t see Him,
you can trust He is there
just waiting on you . . .
to give Him your care.

When God is your refuge,
all you have to do . . .
is call on His name
and He’ll be there for you.

Though you can’t touch Him,
your heart you can pour out
whether through a whimper
or with a loud shout.

When God is your refuge,
be it the night or day . . .
you can always trust Him
to hear what you say!

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Psalm 62:7–8

In God is my salvation and my glory:
the rock of my strength, and my refuge,
is in God.

Trust in him at all times; ye people,
pour out your heart before him:
God is a refuge for us. Selah.

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In Every Thing Give Thanks ~

In every thing give thanks,
to God for all things
no matter what this life
takes away or brings.

Give thanks to the Lord,
for His love enduring
for His mercy for you
affirming and assuring.

In all things give thanks,
to God who is always there
for His calling for you
to cast on Him your care.

Give thanks to your Savior,
for His love and grace
for His strength keeping you
in the good and faithful race.

In every thing give thanks,
to God for His perfect gift
in every thing to God
your thanksgiving to Him lift!

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1 Thessalonians 5:17

In every thing give thanks

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Praying Without Ceasing ~

Pray without ceasing,
pray out loud . . .
pray in your closet
or out in a crowd.

Pray when you can’t,
pray when you can
pray where you sit
or where you stand.

Pray without pausing,
don’t you ever stop
pray until you feel . . .
on the floor you could drop.

Pray when you’re anxious,
pray when you’re not
pray when you’re happy
and when you’re fraught.

Pray without ceasing,
pray just because you can
pray without stopping
to the Son of Man!

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1 Thessalonians 5:16

Pray without ceasing,

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Rejoice Evermore ~

Rejoice evermore,
again I say rejoice
rejoice with a shout
or with a small wee voice.

Rejoice in suffering,
and in good times too
rejoice I say again
to every one of you.

Rejoice always,
with those who weep
rejoice with the rejoicers
let your joy always seep.

Rejoice in the morning,
and at the time of noon
rejoice until you see
the light of the moon.

Rejoice evermore,
in the Lord rejoice
for, every single day . . .
rejoicing is our choice!

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1 Thessalonians 5:16

Rejoice evermore.

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