33 It is he who sends forth the light, and it goes. He called it, and it obeyed him with fear. (WEB) 34 The stars shone in their watches, and were glad. When he called them, they said, “Here we are.” They shone with gladness to him who made them. (WEB)
Baruch 3:33–34
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