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O send her out of thy holy heavens, and from the throne of thy glory, that being present she may labour with me, that I may know what is pleasing unto thee.
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For she knoweth and understandeth all things, and she shall lead me soberly in my doings, and preserve me in her power.
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So shall my works be acceptable, and then shall I judge thy people righteously, and be worthy to sit in my father's seat.
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For what man is he that can know the counsel of God? or who can think what the will of the Lord is?
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For the thoughts of mortal men are miserable, and our devices are but uncertain.
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For the corruptible body presseth down the soul, and the earthy tabernacle weigheth down the mind that museth upon many things.
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And hardly do we guess aright at things that are upon earth, and with labour do we find the things that are before us: but the things that are in heaven who hath searched out?
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And thy counsel who hath known, except thou give wisdom, and send thy Holy Spirit from above?
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For so the ways of them which lived on the earth were reformed, and men were taught the things that are pleasing unto thee, and were saved through wisdom.