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 word of the Lord the earth, the seas and all things were made. He formed the light, he gave the sun for a light by day, and the moon and stars for a light by night. He formed the hills, the fowls of the air, the plants of the field, and the herbs for the use of man : He said let them be and it was so. O Lord how great are thy works!

The Lord he is God; it is he that hath made us, and not we ourselves. He hath formed us, that we should show forth his praise. Why then hath the fool said in his heart, there is no God? Shall the work say of him that made it, he made it not? Ye fools, when will ye be wise?

Bring the poor that are cast out to thy house. Hide not thy self from thine own flesh. Charge them that are rich in this world, that they be rich in good works. Give alms of such things as you have. Thou