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WEDNESDAY.

Christ satisfieth the justice of God by fulfilling all righteousness.

Justice demandeth satisfaction--yes; And ought to have it where injustice is: But there is none in God--it cannot mean Demand of justice where it has full reign: To dwell in man it rightfully demands, Such as he came from his Creator's hands.

Man had departed from a righteous state,

Which he at first must have, if God create: 'Tis therefore called God's righteousness, and must Be satisfied by man's becoming just; Must exercise good vengeance upon men, Till it regain its rights in them again.

This was the justice for which Christ became

A man to satisfy its righteous claim; Became Redeemer of the human race, That sin in them to justice might give place: To satisfy a just and righteous will, Is neither more nor less than to fulfil.

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Here are two stanzas of one of more mystical reflection:



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