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1 Samuel 12:22

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For the Lord will not forsake his people for his great name’s sake: because it hath pleased the Lord to make you his people.

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  1. 1 Samuel 12:20

    And Samuel said unto the people, Fear not: ye have done all this wickedness: yet turn not aside from following the Lord, but serve the Lord with all your heart;

  2. 1 Samuel 12:21

    And turn ye not aside: for then should ye go after vain things, which cannot profit nor deliver; for they are vain.

  3. 1 Samuel 12:23

    Moreover as for me, God forbid that I should sin against the Lord in ceasing to pray for you: but I will teach you the good and the right way:

  4. 1 Samuel 12:24

    Only fear the Lord, and serve him in truth with all your heart: for consider how great things he hath done for you.

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