And Joshua rose up early in the morning, and departed from Shittim; and they came as far as the Jordan, and lodged there before they crossed over.

And the Lord God of their fathers sent by the hand of His prophets; rising early and sending His messengers, for He had compassion on His people, and His sanctuary.

I arose before the dawn, and cried; I hoped in Your words.

My eyes prevented the dawn, that I might meditate on Your oracles.

Whatsoever your hand shall find to do, do with all your might; for there is no work nor device nor knowledge nor wisdom in Hades, where you are going.

And in the very early morning before dawn, He arose and He went out, and went away to a deserted place; and there He was praying.

not lagging in diligence, fervent in spirit, serving the Lord;

See, I have told you in advance.

And the Lord said, "Who then is a faithful and wise steward, whom his master will make ruler over his household, to give them their portion of food in due season?