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But ye are a chosen generation, a royal
priesthood, an holy nation, a peculiar people;
that ye should shew forth the praises of him
who hath called you out of darkness into his
marvellous light;

Which in time past were not a people, but are
now the people of God: which had not
obtained mercy, but now have obtained
mercy. (I Peter 2:9,10)