Sirach 43:1-5

1. 1 The pride of the height, the clear firmament, the beauty of heaven, with his glorious shew;

2. 2 The sun when it appeareth, declaring at his rising a marvellous instrument, the work of the most High:

3. 3 At noon it parcheth the country, and who can abide the burning heat thereof?

4. 4 A man blowing a furnace is in works of heat, but the sun burneth the mountains three times more; breathing out fiery vapours, and sending forth bright beams, it dimmeth the eyes.

5. 5 Great is the Lord that made it; and at his commandment runneth hastily.

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