Douay-Rheims Challoner Revision 1752

Ecclesiasticus 43:6-12 Douay-Rheims Challoner Revision 1752 (DRC1752)

6. And the moon in all in her season, is for a declaration of times and a sign of the world.

7. From the moon is the sign of the festival day, a light that decreaseth in her perfection.

8. The month is called after her name, increasing wonderfully in her perfection

9. Being an instrument of the armies on high, shining gloriously in the Armament of heaven.

10. The glory of the stars is the beauty of heaven; the Lord enlighteneth the world on high.

11. By the words of the holy one they shall stand in judgment, and shall never fail in their watches.

12. Look upon the rainbow, and bless him that made it: it is very beautiful in its brightness.