Although the natural man derives from nature

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Although the natural man derives from natures
evidence no true knowledge of God, being blind
in this glorious theater, yet Christians are
enjoined to contemplate God in his works, on the
pattern of Psalm 145 (from footnote pg52,
see also (I.v.8,9 I.vi.2 II.vi.1)
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But although the Lord represents both himself and
his everlasting Kingdom in the mirror of his
works with very great clarity, such is our
stupidity that we grow increasingly dull to ward
so manifest testimonies, and they flow away
without profiting us. For with regard to the
most beautiful structure and order of the
universe, how many of us are there who, when we
lift up our eyes to heaven or cast them about
through the various regions of earth, recall our
minds to remembrance of the Creator, and do
rather disregarding their Author, sit idly in
contemplation of his works? (I.v.11, p.63)
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• Unless they become hardened to the point of
  hopeless impudence, this confession will be
  wrested from them that they see manifest signs
  of God speaking in Scripture. From this it is
  clear that the teaching of Scripture is from
  heaven. And a little later we shall see that all
  the books of Sacred Scripture far surpass all
  other writings. Yes, if we turn pure eyes and
  upright senses toward it, the majesty of God will
  immediately come to view, subdue our bold
  rejection, and compel us to obey. (I.vii.4,
  p.78-9)

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Just as old or bleary-eyed men and those with
week vision, if you thrust before them a most
beautiful volume, even if they recognize it to be
some sort of writing, yet can scarcely construe
two word, but with the aid of spectacles will
begin to read distinctly
so Scripture, gathering up the otherwise confused
knowledge of God in our minds, having dispersed
our dullness, clearly shows us the true God.
(I.vi.1, p.70)
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