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W. Garrett Horder, comp.  The Poets’ Bible: New Testament.  1895.
 
Saint John the Baptist
Earl Nelson (1758–1805)
 
WE praise Thee for the Baptist, forerunner of the Word,
Our true Elias, making a highway for the Lord.
Of prophets last and greatest, he saw thy dawning ray.
Make us the rather blessed, who love thy glorious day.
 
 
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