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The eye is dazzled by the beauty of its whiteness, and the mind is amazed as it falls.
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He pours frost over the earth like salt, and icicles form like pointed thorns.
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The cold north wind blows, and ice freezes on the water; it settles on every pool of water, and the water puts it on like a breastplate.
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He consumes the mountains and burns up the wilderness, and withers the tender grass like fire.
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A mist quickly heals all things; the falling dew gives refreshment from the heat.
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By his plan he stilled the deep and planted islands in it.
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Those who sail the sea tell of its dangers, and we marvel at what we hear.
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In it are strange and marvelous creatures, all kinds of living things, and huge sea-monsters.
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Because of him each of his messengers succeeds, and by his word all things hold together.
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We could say more but could never say enough; let the final word be: "He is the all."
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Where can we find the strength to praise him? For he is greater than all his works.