1883 Haydock Douay Rheims Bible
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| Wisdom 18:14 | For while all things were in quiet silence, and the night was in the midst of her course, | Course. This description of the decree, or angel of the Lord, is most magnificent. The Church applies it to Christ's nativity, who is thought to have been born at midnight. (Calmet) --- It insinuated his coming, when the world should enjoy a profound peace, though buried in the darkness of ignorance. (Worthington) |