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Deuteronomy 32:9⁠–⁠10

I

The saints Emmanuel’s portion are,
Redeem’d by price, reclaim’d by power;
His special choice, and tender care,
Owns them and guards them every hour.

II

He finds them in a barren land,
Beset with sins and fears and woes;
He leads and guides them by his hand,
And bears them safe from all their foes.

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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Earlier sources (2)

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Cite this poem

John Newton (1725–1807). “Deuteronomy 32:9⁠–⁠10.” First published in Olney Hymns (1779). Text: Poem Index, https://poemindex.org/john-newton/deuteronomy-32-9-10/. Append #L14 to cite line 14, or #L4-L9 for lines 4–9.

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