“Who established the earth upon the waters. Although the earth is said to hang upon the waters, that is, to hang in the sea, yet he founded and established our earth in baptism. He did not say, "he lifted up," or "he exalted," or "he made it ascend into the heavens." For baptism forgives sins, and frees us as if from p…”
Jerome, 5th c. — Homily 47, on Psalm 135
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6To him that stretched out the earth above the waters: for his mercy endureth for ever.
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4To him who alone doeth great wonders: for his mercy endureth for ever.
5To him that by wisdom made the heavens: for his mercy endureth for ever.
— Psalms 136:6 —
7To him that made great lights: for his mercy endureth for ever:
8The sun to rule by day: for his mercy endureth for ever: