Thus there are two books from whence I collect my…
“Thus there are two books from whence I collect my Divinity; besides that written one of God, another of his servant Nature, that universal and public Manuscript, that lies expans'd unto the eyes of all; those that never saw him in the one, have discovered him in the other.”
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
Compares divine revelation in scripture and nature, suggesting both are universal manuscripts revealing God.
In simple terms: God is found in holy texts and in nature.
Seek divine insight in both scripture and the natural world.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- nature walks
- study of religious texts
- meditation
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How does nature speak to you spiritually?
- What texts deepen your understanding?
Interpretations may differ across cultures.