38 The Triumphal Chariot of Antimony. 



our search, in order that the name of 

 God shall be glorified, and that our 

 fellowmen may be truly benefitted. 



We admit that greater riches are to 

 be found in Antimony than it is possible 

 to imagine, even for me, though I know 

 much more about this matter than you 

 who are so exceedingly wise in your own 

 conceits. But let none be afraid for this 

 reason, or despair of ultimately attaining 

 to this highest felicity of human life ; for 

 the loving kindness of God is great in 

 the dispensation of His gifts. But be- 

 cause of the ingratitude of men, He has 

 covered their eyes, as it were, with cob- 

 webs, so that they cannot perceive the 

 mysteries hidden in this mineral form. 



All clamour aloud : We want to be 

 rich, rich ! Yes, you desire wealth, and 

 say with Epicurus : Let us provide for 

 our bodies, and leave our souls to take 

 care of themselves. Even as Midas in 

 the fable, you desire to change all things 

 into gold. So are there numerous per- 

 sons who seek this coveted wealth in 

 Antimony, but since they do not care for 



