1. Then I proceeded to the extremities of the earth southwards; where I
saw three gates open to the south, from which issued dew, rain, and
wind.
2. From thence I went to the extremities of heaven eastwards; where I
saw three heavenly gates open to the east, which had smaller gates
within them. Through each of these small gates the stars of heaven
passed on, and proceeded towards the west by a path which was seen by
them, and that at every period _of their appearance_.
8. When I beheld _them_, I blessed; every time _in which they appeared_,
I blessed the Lord of glory, who had made those great and splendid
signs, that they might display the magnificence of his works to angels
and to the souls of men; and that these might glorify all his works and
operations; might see the effect of his power; might glorify the great
labour of his hands; and bless him for ever.