Chapter XVII. Of Meditation on the Power of God

WE know that, if not this or that power only, but all the powers of the world were combined together, and wished to build, not a kingdom nor a city, but only a palace, they would need various materials, and workmen, and a long space of time; nor then would the building be entirely in accordance with their wishes.

But God, by His Power, created in a moment the whole universe out of nothing, and with the same facility could create countless worlds, destroy them, and reduce them to nothing.

The more profoundly we meditate on this point, and continue to do so, the more shall we find out fresh grounds for wonder, and fresh incentives to love so powerful a Lord.