Splendorand majestyare beforeHim, Strengthand joyare in His place.
For allthe godsof the peoplesare idols,But the LORDmadethe heavens.
Ascribeto the LORD,O familiesof the peoples,Ascribeto the LORDgloryand strength.
Then he saidto them, "Go,eatof the fat,drinkof the sweet,and sendportionsto him who has nothingprepared;for this dayis holyto our Lord.Do not be grieved,for the joyof the LORDis your strength."
You will makeknownto me the pathof life;In Your presenceis fullnessof joy;In Your righthandthere are pleasuresforever.
O LORD,our Lord,Howmajesticis Your namein allthe earth,Whohave displayedYour splendorabovethe heavens!
Splendorand majestyare beforeHim, Strengthand beautyare in His sanctuary.
Then I noticedfrom the appearanceof His loinsand upwardsomethinglike glowingmetalthat lookedlike fireallaroundwithinit, and from the appearanceof His loinsand downwardI sawsomethinglike fire;and [there was] a radiancearoundHim.
"Father,I desirethat they also,whomYou have givenMe, be with Me whereI am,sothat they may seeMy glorywhichYou have givenMe, for You lovedMe beforethe foundationof the world.
