But enough on the greatness of the sun and
moon. May He Who has given us intelligence to recognise in the
smallest objects of creation the great wisdom of the Contriver make us
find in great bodies a still higher idea of their Creator.
However, compared with their Author, the sun and moon are but a fly and
an ant. The whole universe cannot give us a right idea of the
greatness of God; and it is only by signs, weak and slight in
themselves, often by the help of the smallest insects and of the least
plants, that we raise ourselves to Him. Content with these words
let us offer our thanks, I to Him who has given me the ministry of the
Word, you to Him who feeds you with spiritual food; Who, even at this
moment, makes you find in my weak voice the strength of barley
bread. May He feed you for ever, and in proportion to your faith
grant you the manifestation of the Spirit cf.
1 Cor. xii.
7. in
Jesus Christ our Lord, to whom be glory and power for ever and
ever. Amen.