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12 land of Egypt, the first-born of both man and beast; that is why I sacrifice to the Lord every first-born male animal, but I redeem all my first-born sons. This shall serve as a sign on your hand, and as frontlets between your eyes; for the Lord brought you out of Egypt by a strong hand.”


 * He is the eternal Lord who reigned
 * Before any being was created.
 * At the time when all was made by his will,
 * He was at once acknowledged as King.
 * And at the end, when all shall cease to be,
 * The revered God alone shall still be King.
 * He was, he is, and he shall be
 * In glorious eternity.
 * He is One, and there is no other
 * To compare to him, to place beside him.
 * He is without beginning, without end;
 * Power and dominion belong to him.
 * He is my God, my living Redeemer,
 * My stronghold in times of distress.
 * He is my guide and my refuge,
 * My share of bliss the day I call.
 * To him I entrust my spirit
 * When I sleep and when I wake.
 * As long as my soul is with my body
 * The Lord is with me; I am not afraid.

1. Exalted and praised be the living God!
 * He exists; his existence transcends time.

2. He is One—there is no oneness like his;
 * He’s unknowable—his Oneness is endless.

3. He has no semblance—he is bodiless;
 * Beyond comparison is his holiness.

4. He preceded all that was created;
 * The First he is though he never began.

5. He is the eternal Lord; every creature
 * Must declare his greatness and his kingship.