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42. OH, BLESSED APOSTLE
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Isa 54.17HONORTAffif 9:15HECTION
Oh, blessed Apostle, our great Protector,
A tireless warrior, fearless of the fray;
In Jesus your Savior you have won the war,
Confiding you follow your King and your Lord.
CHORUS
Oh, blessed Apostle, Herald of the Lord,
You're my God's Messenger with a vibrant voice;
You are the Announcer, of the light and truth,
You're a chosen vessel to give liberty.
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To triumph and victory the Lord Christ calls you,
As a valiant Servant your light shineth bright;
With joy in the world you are sowing with love,
Continually fighting unwavering true.
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Continually sowing, the seed of our peace
The ruler of hell's gate is cunning and sly;
Don't fear, God's protection will guard you in love,
And you have Christ Jesus profound in your heart.
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No human dominion could ever defeat,
The weapons of mankind will easily break;
For Christ Jesus gives you His armor of steel,
And you like your Father will conquer and win.
43. TO PREPARE ALL THE DWELLINGS
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Jn. r1;:2·AoVENTT1To,··ts:s2·HoPE
To prepare all the dwellings, He rose up in a cloud,
And His delivered people render their praise today.
CHORUS
Hear, Hear, //the final horn will sound//,
The horn will sound, the world will shake in awe.

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