111. But if the Arians acknowledge not the
Son’s nature, if they believe not the Scriptures, let them at
least believe the mighty works. To whom doth the Father say,
“Let us make man?” Gen. i. 26. save to Him Whom He knew to be His
true Son? In Whom, save in one who was true, could He recognize
His Image? The son by adoption is not the same as the true Son;
nor would the Son say, “I and the Father are one,” S. John x. 30. if He, being Himself not true, were
measuring Himself with One Who is true. The Father, therefore,
says, “Let us make.” He Who spake is true; can He,
then, Who made be not true? Shall the honour rendered to Him Who
speaks be withheld from Him Who makes?