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There are occasions when we feel ourselves falling , and no help is near , and our only comfort and hope are in crying to our Father , who has said , 5. Call upon me in the day of trouble , and I will deliver thee .
There are occasions when we feel ourselves falling , and no help is near , and our only comfort and hope are in crying to our Father , who has said , 5. Call upon me in the day of trouble , and I will deliver thee .
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