33
Therefore he sent me to show you all these things, and to say to you: `Believe and do not be afraid!
34
Do not be quick to think vain thoughts concerning the former times, lest you be hasty concerning the last times.'"
35
Now after this I wept again and fasted seven days as before, in order to complete the three weeks as I had been told.
36
And on the eighth night my heart was troubled within me again, and I began to speak in the presence of the Most High.
37
For my spirit was greatly aroused, and my soul was in distress.
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