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A New Harmony in Nature

¹⁸ For the elements changed^* places with one another,
as on a harp the notes vary the nature of the rhythm,
while each note remains the same.^*
This may be clearly inferred from the sight of what took place.
¹⁹ For land animals were transformed into water creatures,
and creatures that swim moved over to the land.
²⁰ Fire even in water retained its normal power,
and water forgot its fire-quenching nature.
²¹ Flames, on the contrary, failed to consume
the flesh of perishable creatures that walked among them,
nor did they melt^* the crystalline, quick-melting kind of heavenly food.

Conclusion

²² For in everything, O Lord, you have exalted and glorified your people,
and you have not neglected to help them at all times and in all places.