1 The Lord hath directed my mouth by His word: and He hath opened my heart by His light: and He hath caused to dwell in me His deathless life; (ODE) 2 And gave me that I might speak the fruit of His peace: (ODE) 3 To convert the souls of them who are willing to come to Him; and to lead captive a good captivity for freedom. (ODE) 4 I was strengthened and made mighty and took the world captive; (ODE) 5 And it became to me for the praise of the Most High, and of God my Father. (ODE) 6 And the Gentiles were gathered together who were scattered abroad. (ODE) 7 And I was unpolluted by my love for them, because they confessed me in high places: and the traces of the light were set upon their heart: (ODE) 8 And they walked in my life and were saved and became my people for ever and ever. Hallelujah. (ODE)
Odes of Solomon 10:1–8
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Odes of Solomon 21:4–6
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Odes of Solomon 17:13–14
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Odes of Solomon 25:10–11
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Odes of Solomon 18:1–2
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