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Chapter 75: The Regularity of the Heavens
Astronomical Book
75:1
And I saw how all things in the heavens move in perfect order and regularity, and how nothing existeth in chaos or confusion.
75:2
'The sun and moon and stars all move according to the law of the Holy One, and they never transgress nor deviate from their appointed courses.'
75:3
'And this regularity and order declare the glory of the Holy One, and proclaim His wisdom and power to all creation.'
75:4
'And the heavens declare the glory of God, and the firmament showeth His handiwork.'
Parallels with Canonical Texts
Psalm 19:1
The heavens declare the glory of God; and the firmament sheweth his handywork
Connection: Heavens declare God's glory through order
75:5
And in the regularity of the heavens, man seeth the mind of the Holy One, and knoweth that all things are appointed and ordained.