Closer to him
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“Closer and closer let us cling To his beloved embrace: Expect his fullness to receive, And grace to answer grace.”
1771 text
“Closer and closer let us cleave To his belov’d embrace: Expect his fulness to receive, And grace to answer grace.”
About this text
Rendered in modern English, to be read and heard. Open the 1771 text under each part to check the claims and the scripture.
Rendered in modern English. The 1771 panel is his own Pine printing of the Works. It is public domain.
Catalogue & scope
Sermon 34 in the 1771 Works. Romans 7:12.
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