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2 Corinthians 13:14

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May the grace of Christ our Saviour,
And the Father’s boundless love,
With the Holy Spirit’s favour,
Rest upon us from above!
Thus may we abide in union
With each other and the Lord;
And possess in sweet communion,
Joys which earth cannot afford.

Where this text comes from

First published in Olney Hymns (1779). First located printing is this volume; an earlier periodical printing has not been established. [1] [2] [3]

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Cite this poem

John Newton (1725–1807). “2 Corinthians 13:14.” First published in Olney Hymns (1779). Text: Poem Index, https://poemindex.org/john-newton/2-corinthians-13-14/. Append #L14 to cite line 14, or #L4-L9 for lines 4–9.

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