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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.