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and as the flower of roses in the spring of the year, as lilies by the rivers of waters, and as the branches of the frankincense tree in the time of summer;
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as fire and incense in the censer, and as a vessel of beaten gold set with all manner of precious stones;
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and as a fair olive tree budding forth fruit, and as a cypress tree which groweth up to the clouds.
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When he put on the robe of honor, and was clothed with the perfection of glory, when he went up to the holy altar, he made the garment of holiness honorable.
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When he took the portions out of the priests' hands, he himself stood by the hearth of the altar, compassed with his brethren round about, as a young cedar in Lebanon, and as palm trees compassed they him round about.
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