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And things which are at their best are also least liable to be

altered or discomposed; for example, when healthiest and

strongest, the human frame is least liable to be affected by

meats and drinks, and the plant which is in the fullest vigour

also suffers least from winds or the heat of the sun or any

similar causes.

Of course.

And will not the bravest and wisest soul be least confused or

deranged by any external influence?

True.

And the same principle, as I should suppose, applies to all

composite things-furniture, houses, garments: when good and well

made, they are least altered by time and circumstances.

Very true.

Then everything which is good, whether made by art or nature, or

both, is least liable to suffer change from without?

True.

But surely God and the things of God are in every way perfect?

Of course they are.

Then he can hardly be compelled by external influence to take

many shapes?

He cannot.

But may he not change and transform himself?