CHAPTER LIX

PRAISE TO GOD, AS THE CONSTANT TEACHER OF GOOD THINGS

“ABUNDANT thanks, most mighty God, and Lord of all, be rendered to Thee on this behalf, that, the better knowledge of our nature is obtained from the diversified pursuits of man, the more are the precepts of Thy divine doctrine confirmed to those whose thoughts are directed aright, and who are sincerely devoted to true virtue. As for those who will not allow themselves to be cured of their error, let them not attribute this to any but themselves. For that remedy which is of sovereign and healing virtue is openly placed within the reach of all. Only let all beware lest they inflict an injury on that religion which experience itself testifies to be pure and undefiled. Henceforward, therefore, let us all enjoy in common the privilege placed within our reach, I mean the blessing of peace; and let us endeavour to keep our conscience pure from aught that might interrupt and mar this blessing.