Saint Augustine



Confessions

Book XI
Chapter 19




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Saint Augustine (354-430)

Confessions

Translated by J. G. Pilkington

Book XI

Chapter 19


Thou, therefore, Ruler of Thy creatures, what is the method by which Thou teachest souls those things which are future? For Thou hast taught Thy prophets. What is that way by which Thou, to whom nothing is future, dost teach future things; or rather of future things dost teach present? For what is not, of a certainty cannot be taught. Too far is this way from my view; it is too mighty for me, I cannot attain unto it; but by Thee I shall be enabled, when Thou shalt have granted it, sweet light of my hidden eyes.





Book XI
Chapter 18


Book XI
Chapter 20