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You consumed with fire and sulfur the people of Sodom who acted arrogantly, who were notorious for their vices; and you made them an example to those who should come afterward.
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You made known your mighty power by inflicting many and varied punishments on the audacious Pharaoh who had enslaved your holy people Israel.
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And when he pursued them with chariots and a mass of troops, you overwhelmed him in the depths of the sea, but carried through safely those who had put their confidence in you, the Ruler over the whole creation.
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And when they had seen works of your hands, they praised you, the Almighty.
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You, O King, when you had created the boundless and immeasurable earth, chose this city and sanctified this place for your name, though you have no need of anything; and when you had glorified it by your magnificent manifestation, you made it a firm foundation for the glory of your great and honored name.
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And because you love the house of Israel, you promised that if we should have reverses and tribulation should overtake us, you would listen to our petition when we come to this place and pray.
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And indeed you are faithful and true.
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And because oftentimes when our fathers were oppressed you helped them in their humiliation, and rescued them from great evils,
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see now, O holy King, that because of our many and great sins we are crushed with suffering, subjected to our enemies, and overtaken by helplessness.
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In our downfall this audacious and profane man undertakes to violate the holy place on earth dedicated to your glorious name.
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For your dwelling is the heaven of heavens, unapproachable by human beings.