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 With keen prevision of the seer He sings of a redemption wrought, Whereby, released from slavish fear, Men are to filial freedom brought.

Three things immutable and sure, His promise, covenant, and oath, Reveal God’s purpose, and secure Whate’er man needs for life and growth.

The promise to the fathers made Was seen and known—th’ Incarnate Word; The Cross His covenant displayed, His oath at Pentecost was heard.