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THE SECOND HELVETIC CONFESSION.
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as do either openly or closely refuse to perform those duties which they owe.

The Conclusion.—We beseech God, our most merciful Father in heaven, that he will bless the rulers of the people, and us, and his whole people, through Jesus Christ, our only Lord and Saviour; to whom be praise and glory and thanksgiving, both now and forever. Amen.