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He took care of his nation, and delivered it from destruction.
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He prevailed to enlarge the city, and obtained glory in his conversation with the people: and enlarged the entrance of the house and the court.
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He shone in his days as the morning star in the midst of a cloud, and as the moon at the full.
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And as the sun when it shineth, so did he shine in the temple of God.
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And as the rainbow giving light in the bright clouds, and as the flower of roses in the days of the spring, and as the lilies that are on the brink of the water, and as the sweet smelling frankincense in the time of summer.
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As a bright Are, and frankincense burning in the fire.
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As a massy vessel of gold, adorned with every precious stone.
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As an olive tree budding forth, and a cypress tree rearing itself on high, when he put on the robe of glory, and was clothed with the perfection of power.
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When he went up to the holy altar, he honoured the vesture of holiness.
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And when he took the portions out of the hands of the priests, he himself stood by the altar. And about him was the ring of his brethren: and as the cedar planted in mount Libanus,
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And as branches of palm trees, they stood round about him, and all the sons of Aaron in their glory.