Isaiah 9:1-3

Douay-Rheims 1899 American Edition

9 At the first time the land of Zabulon, and the land of Nephtali was lightly touched: and at the last the way of the sea beyond the Jordan of the Galilee of the Gentiles was heavily loaded.

² The people that walked in darkness, have seen a great light: to them that dwelt in the region of the shadow of death, light is risen.

³ Thou hast multiplied the nation, and hast not increased the joy. They shall rejoice before thee, as they that rejoice in the harvest, as conquerors rejoice after taking a prey, when they divide the spoils.