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logical grounds that are not to be overthrown^ which arc not 

 even touched by the oppositions of science. 



62. To receive the truth, thus attested, in the love of it, doubt- 

 less requires preparation of heart; for the humbling statements 

 of Revelation as to the fallen condition of our human nature are 

 not self-evident as mathematical demonstrations are, and can- 

 not be welcome to the pride of man. Again, the revelation 

 of heavenly truths is quite above, though not contrary to, our 

 reason. The glad tidings of great joy which shall be to all 

 people shines down upon earth from a higher sphere. 



60. Wisdom thus descends from heaven, and, like the bow of 

 promise, forms herself a pathway to the skies. She rests not on 

 earth; she asks no aid of science; she does not kindle her 

 radiant hues at any mundane source of light. All she asks 

 from this dark world is the blackness of its storm-clouds on 

 which to trace the message of Heaven^s own truth and love. 

 Faith, hope, and charity unite to form her bright prism, fetch- 

 ing its radiance from afar. Follow her guidance, and you shall 

 find untold treasure at her feet, for wisdom is better than rubies, 

 and all the things thou canst desire are not to be compared 

 unto her. 



