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This week on the Word of the Lord endorsed forever,

we continue our walk through Genesis with chapters 41 and 42,

picking up with Fixed by God, the exaltation

of Joseph, Joseph vindicated, they meet again, and cat and mouths. Join me, Pastor Will Whedon,

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Wake awake, for night is flying.

The watchmen on the heights are crying

Awake Jerusalem

Arise

Midnight is the welcome voices, and at the thrilling cry rejoices, where are the virgins pure and wise?

The bride room comes awake,

Your lambs with gladness take,

Hallelujah, with bright awe gladness take Hallelujah With bridal care

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