2 Esdras 6:35-40

1. 35 And it came to pass after this, that I wept again, and fasted seven days in like manner, that I might fulfil the three weeks which he told me.

2. 36 And in the eighth night was my heart vexed within me again, and I began to speak before the most High.

3. 37 For my spirit was greatly set on fire, and my soul was in distress.

4. 38 And I said, O Lord, thou spakest from the beginning of the creation, even the first day, and saidst thus; Let heaven and earth be made; and thy word was a perfect work.

5. 39 And then was the spirit, and darkness and silence were on every side; the sound of man's voice was not yet formed.

6. 40 Then commandedst thou a fair light to come forth of thy treasures, that thy work might appear.

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