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Remember your children that sleep, because I will bring them out of the hiding places of the earth, and will show mercy to them; for I am merciful, says the Lord Almighty.
32
Embrace your children until I come, and proclaim mercy to them; because my springs run over, and my grace will not fail."
33
I, Ezra, received a command from the Lord on Mount Horeb to go to Israel. When I came to them they rejected me and refused the Lord's commandment.
34
Therefore I say to you, O nations that hear and understand, "Wait for your shepherd; he will give you everlasting rest, because he who will come at the end of the age is close at hand.
35
Be ready for the rewards of the kingdom, because perpetual light will shine on you forevermore.
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