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As to the attributes and perfections such as will,
knowledge, power and other ancient attributes
that we ascribe to that Divine Reality, these are the
signs that reflect the existence of beings in the
visible plane and not the absolute perfections of the
Divine Essence that cannot be comprehended. For
instance, as we consider created things we observe
infinite perfections, and the created things being in
the utmost regularity and perfection we infer that
the Ancient Power on whom dependeth the existence
of these beings, cannot be ignorant; thus we
say He is All-Knowing. It is certain that it is not
impotent, it must be then All-Powerful; it is not
poor, it must be All-Possessing; it is not non-existent,
it must be Ever-Living. The purpose is to