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They that sail on the sea tell of the danger thereof; and when we hear it with our ears, we
marvel thereat.
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For therein be strange and wondrous works, variety of all kinds of beasts and whales created.
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By him the end of them hath prosperous success, and by his word all things consist.
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We may speak much, and yet come short: wherefore in sum, he is all.
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How shall we be able to magnify him? for he is great above all his works.
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The Lord is terrible and very great, and marvellous is his power.
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When ye glorify the Lord, exalt him as much as ye can; for even yet will he far exceed: and
when ye exalt him, put forth all your strength, and be not weary; for ye can never go far enough.
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Who hath seen him, that he might tell us? and who can magnify him as he is?
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There are yet hid greater things than these be, for we have seen but a few of his works.
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For the Lord hath made all things; and to the godly hath he given wisdom.
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Let us now praise famous men, and our fathers that begat us.
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The Lord hath wrought great glory by them through his great power from the beginning.
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Such as did bear rule in their kingdoms, men renowned for their power, giving counsel by their
understanding, and declaring prophecies:
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Leaders of the people by their counsels, and by their knowledge of learning meet for the people,
wise and eloquent are their instructions:
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Such as found out musical tunes, and recited verses in writing:
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Rich men furnished with ability, living peaceably in their habitations:
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All these were honoured in their generations, and were the glory of their times.
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There be of them, that have left a name behind them, that their praises might be reported.
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And some there be, which have no memorial; who are perished, as though they had never been;
and are become as though they had never been born; and their children after them.
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But these were merciful men, whose righteousness hath not been forgotten.
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With their seed shall continually remain a good inheritance, and their children are within the
covenant.
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Their seed standeth fast, and their children for their sakes.
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Their seed shall remain for ever, and their glory shall not be blotted out.
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Their bodies are buried in peace; but their name liveth for evermore.
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The people will tell of their wisdom, and the congregation will shew forth their praise.
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Enoch pleased the Lord, and was translated, being an example of repentance to all generations.
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Noah was found perfect and righteous; in the time of wrath he was taken in exchange
for the
world;
therefore was he left as a remnant unto the earth, when the flood came.
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