3 Yea, before the sun and the signs were created, Before the stars of the heaven were made, His name was named before the Lord of Spirits. (ENO) 4 He shall be a staff to the righteous whereon to stay themselves and not fall, And he shall be the light of the Gentiles, And the hope of those who are troubled of heart. (ENO) 5 All who dwell on earth shall fall down and worship before him, And will praise and bless and celebrate with song the Lord of Spirits. (ENO) 6 And for this reason hath he been chosen and hidden before Him, Before the creation of the world and for evermore. (ENO)
Book of Enoch 48:3–6
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