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Ecclesiastes 3:1

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For everything there is a season, and a time for every purpose under heaven:

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Verse 1. Heaven, in this world, where alone things change. Saint Jerome—Nothing is here perpetual, but to be used in a proper manner. Worthington.—The heart must not be attached to any thing created. Calmet.—Pleasure had been condemned and approved. Calmet. 2. He shews that all must have its time. Menochius.

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