Tertullian On the Apparel of Women Book II and (as we know) permitted? Are there not some who prohibit to themselves (the use of) the very "creature of God,"[93] Origen Against Celsus Book VIII When, therefore, we eat and drink and breathe to the glory of God, and act in all things according to what is right, we feast with no demons, but with divine angels: "For every creature is good, and nothing to be refused, if it be received with thanksgiving: for it is sanctified by the word of God and prayer."[67] Novation On the Jewish Meats Moreover, in another place: "For every creature of God is good, and nothing to be refused which is received with thanksgiving; for it is sanctified by the Word of God and prayer."[22] for these pleasures, so as to rejoice in our food.[33]