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logical grounds that are not to be overthrown, which are 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. 
63. 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. 
