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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.
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Therefore I say to you, O nations that hear and understand, "Await your shepherd; he will give you everlasting rest, because he who will come at the end of the age is close at hand.
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Be ready for the rewards of the kingdom, because the eternal light will shine upon you for evermore.
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Flee from the shadow of this age, receive the joy of your glory; I publicly call on my Savior to witness.
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Receive what the Lord has entrusted to you and be joyful, giving thanks to him who has called you to heavenly kingdoms.
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