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The second delight is his care in those who have come into being. | The third delight is the contemplation of his creative activity. | The fourth delight is the contemplation of his wisdom in them. | The might of his unattainable thought in the dissimilar variations of his judgements. | With the first perspective begins to disregard human ways : this is the first faith of the intellect. | With the second that person relies on, and is strengthened by, confidence in the Maker. | With the third he is struck with love of him, like a child who has become aware of his begetter. | On the fourth level, he is hidden in the cloud of his wisdom that is full of discernments. | At the fifth stirring he is immersed in stupefaction at the unattainability of intention, which escapes any explanation. | 3.2.73, p. 126-7

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