17:24
The celestial elements were stirred to their depths . Heaven wept over the fallen spirits , and the cry went out , `` Lo , lo , he is fallen , even the Son of the Morning . '' `` For thou lovedst me before the foundation of the world . '' -- _ John 17:24 . _ There was a calm in heaven like unto that of a summer morning after a night of storm . Throughout the whole strife , the dark clouds of evil had been gathering . In the fierce struggle , the spirits of heaven had been storm-tossed as on two contending waves ; but when Lucifer and his forces were cast out , the atmosphere became purged of its uncleanness , and a sweet peace brooded over all .