Sirach 47:8–10

In all that he didhe gave thanks

Unto God Most Highwith words of glory.

With his whole heart he loved his Maker,

And sang praise every day continually.

Music of stringed instruments he ordained before the altar,

And set the singing of psalms to harps.

He gave comeliness to the feasts,

And set in order the seasons throughout the year

For that he gave praise Holy Name;

Before morning the sanctuary resounded ⁽therewith⁽.