1 The heavens are moved by His direction and obey Him in peace. (1CL) 2 Day and night accomplish the course assigned to them by Him, without hindrance one to another. (1CL) 3 The sun and the moon and the dancing stars according to His appointment circle in harmony within the bounds assigned to them, without any swerving aside. (1CL)
1 Clement 20:1–3
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