104. James and John
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TWO brothers freely cast their lot |
| With David's royal Son; |
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The cost of conquest counting not, |
| They deem the battle won. |
Brothers in heart, they hope to gain |
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An undivided joy;
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| That man may one with man remain, |
| As boy was one with boy. |
Christ heard; and will'd that James should
fall, |
| First prey of Satan's rage; |
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John linger out his fellows all, |
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And die in bloodless age. {178}
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Now they join hands once more above,
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Before the Conqueror's throne;
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Thus God grants prayer, but in His love
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Makes times and ways His own.
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At Sea.
June 22, 1833.
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