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Be perfect to bless purpose

The same words as 3 hymnals printed them. Pick two versions to see every change between them: words added, dropped or altered, and verses left out.

17 words changed · 1 stanza only in Hymns for God’s Peculiar People #27 · tune [unclear] → Rose. C. M.

Verse 1

Be perfect—holiness persue; In love be sure to dwell, and God through Christ will
comfort you; So, brethren, all farewell.

Verse 1

Be perfect to bless purpose; be holy and do thou go Christ with
comfort you; So, brethren, all farewell.

Verse 2

Be of one mind—give God your hearts,
And of his mercies tell,
Which he through grace to you imparts;
So, brethren, all farewell.

Verse 2

Be of one mind; give God your hearts,
And of his mercies tell,
Which he through grace to you imparts;
So, brethren, all farewell.

Verse 3

Now live in peace and holy fear;
In love strive to excel;
For Christ, our King, will soon appear;
So, brethren, all farewell.

Verse 3

Now live in peace and holy fear;
In love serve one another;
For Christ, our King, will soon appear;
So, brethren, all farewell.

Verse 4

The God of love and peace adore,
And on his mercy dwell,

We hope to meet on Canaan's shore,

So brethren all farewell.

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