Chapter XXXVIII.—Of the
Difference Between the Knowledge of God and of Men, and of the
Repose Which is to Be Sought from God Only.
53. We therefore see those things which Thou
madest, because they are; but they are because Thou seest them. And
we see without that they are, and within that they are good, but
Thou didst see them there, when made, where Thou didst see them to
be made. And we were at another time moved to do well, after our
hearts had conceived of Thy Spirit; but in the former time,
forsaking Thee, we were moved to do evil; but Thou, the One, the
Good God, hast never ceased to do good. And we also have certain
good works, of Thy gift, but not eternal; after these we hope to
rest in Thy great hallowing. But Thou, being the Good, needing no
good, art ever at rest, because Thou Thyself art Thy rest. And what
man will teach man to understand this? Or what angel, an angel? Or
what angel, a man? Let it be asked of Thee, sought in Thee, knocked
for at Thee; so, even so shall it be received, so shall it be
found, so shall it be opened.
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Amen
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Matt. vii. 7
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