The Creation of Light by Gustave Doré

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1 In the beginning, God created the heavens and the earth.

2 The earth was formless and empty. Darkness was on the surface of the deep and God’s Spirit was hovering over the surface of the waters.

3 God said, “Let there be light,” and there was light.

Genesis 1:1-3 · World English Bible

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