hen I proceeded to the extremities of the earth southwards; where I saw three gates open to the south, from which issued dew, rain, and wind.     Compare

2. From there I went to the extremities of heaven eastwards; where I saw three heavenly gates open to the east, which had smaller gates within them.     Compare

3. Through each of these small gates the stars of heaven passed on, and proceeded towards the west by a path which was seen by them, and that at every period of their appearance.     Compare

4. When I beheld them, I blessed; every time in which they appeared, I blessed the Lord of glory, who had made those great and splendid signs, that they might display the magnificence of this works to angels and to the souls of men; and that these might glorify all his works and operations; might see the effect of his power; might glorify the great labour of his hands; and bless him for ever.     Compare