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HE Heavens, the Earth, the Sea, and all therein,

Were all created, and did once begin

To have a Being: So that none can boaſt

Of being eternal but the Lord of Hoſts,

Who ever was from all Eternity;

The which to us is ſuch a Myſtery,

Tho' finite Minds ſhould try this Depth to ſound,

By them its Bottom never would be found:

This Ocean huge no Creature can explore,

That knows no Brim, no Bottom, nor a Shore.

However far beyond our Reach and View,

We from the Scriptures are aſſur'd 'tis true,

That he did ſpend Eternity alone,

When other Beings but himſelf were none.