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And so I charge thee by the thorny crown
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And
by the cross on which the Savior bled
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And
by your own soul's hope of fair renown
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Let
something good be said.
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Come listen to me if your
time allows
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We have a plea that must at
last be heard
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Speak out the truth, and
speak it long and hard
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And measure every word
The tongue is almighty, let its words be true
We have a message we are told
to tell
We've made mistakes, but
we're just passing through
We haven't done too well
All my possessions I will
gladly share
It's almost over for these
flesh and bones
I do not need them for my
journey here
Or for my journey home
Now is the time, a new song
must be sung
Men born for freedom must not
be shackled down
It's plain to see God made
man to be free
And to wear an open crown