11 November 2012

From Thomas Traherne

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By corrupting themselves and turning after vanity they have Blinded the world and me in like manner.  Thick Darkness covereth the Nations, and Gross Darkness the people. which is chiefly contracted by their Inventing and following other Treasures, for by magnifying Riches of their own Devising, they have Covered the Treasures of Innocent Eden, forgotten the Delights of God, Buried in oblivion themselves and the world; Eclipsed the clear and open Joys of True Felicity.
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