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His hair, which shone like gold, hung in thick ringlets over his shoulders, and his beard, of the same golden hue, flowed below his girdle like those of the patriarchs of old. In one hand he held the moon, and in the other a reduced facsimile of the sun, whilst underneath his feet lightnings played, and above his head thunder.
Ranging down on either side were figures garbed in white and wearing crowns.
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Behind these came thousands of spirits, all carrying golden harps and timbrels, waiting with impatience. Behind the figure on the throne a white, misty figure stood.
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