Chapter XXVII.—In the hope of the resurrection, let us cleave to the omnipotent
and omniscient God.
Having then this hope, let our souls be bound to Him who is faithful in His promises,
and just in His judgments. He who has commanded us not to lie, shall much more Himself
not lie; for nothing is impossible with God, except to lie.108 Let His faith therefore be stirred
up again within us, and let us consider that all things are nigh unto Him. By the word of
His might109 He established all things, and by His word He can overthrow them. “Who
shall say unto Him, What hast thou done? or, Who shall resist the power of His strength?”110
When and as He pleases He will do all things, and none of the things determined by Him
shall pass away.111 All things are open before Him, and nothing can be hidden from His
counsel. “The heavens112 declare the glory of God, and the firmament showeth His handy-
work. Day unto day uttereth speech, and night unto night showeth knowledge. And there
are no words or speeches of which the voices are not heard.”113
108 Comp. Tit. i. 2; Heb. vi. 18.
109 Or, “majesty.”
110 Wisdom xii. 12, Wisdom xi. 22.
111 Comp. Matt. xxiv. 35.
112 Literally, “If the heavens,” etc.
113 Ps. xix. 1–3.
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