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St. Bonaventure: Divine Knowledge through Creatures
Whoever, therefore, is not enlightened
by such splendor of created things is blind;
whoever is not awakened by such outcries is deaf;
whoever does not praise God because of these effects is dumb;
whoever does not discover the First Principle
from such clear signs is a fool.
Therefore, open your eyes, alert the ears of your spirit,
open your lips and apply your heart
so that in all creatures you may
see, hear, praise, love and worship, glorify and honor your God ...
[I]t will be a matter of glory for the wise,
who can say with the Prophet:
You have gladdened me, Lord, by your deeds
and in the works of your hands I will rejoice.
How great are your works, Lord!
You have made all things in wisdom;
the earth is filled with your creatures.
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