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And it came to pass after this, that I wept again, and fasted seven days in like manner, that I might fulfil the three weeks which he told me.
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And in the eighth night was my heart vexed within me again, and I began to speak before the most High.
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For my spirit was greatly set on fire, and my soul was in distress.
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And I said, O Lord, thou spakest from the beginning of the creation, even the first day, and saidst thus; Let heaven and earth be made; and thy word was a perfect work.
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And then was the spirit, and darkness and silence were on every side; the sound of man's voice was not yet formed.