sed in ardua versi sidera spectantesque deum verique profunda perspicere intenti de vanis libera curis otia amant strepitumque fori rerumque tumultus cunctaque divinis inimica negotia donis, et Christi imperiis et amore salutis, abhorrent speque fideque deum sponsa mercede sequuntur, quam referet certus non desperantibus auctor, si modo non vincant vacuis praesentia rebus, quaeque videt spernat, quae non videt ut mereatur secreta ignitus penetrans caelestia sensus.
but because'turning their faces to the stars on high, contemplating God, and intent to scan the deep wells of truth'they love repose void of empty cares, and shun the din of public life, the bustle of affairs, and all concerns hostile to the gifts of Heaven both by Christs command and in desire for salvation. By hope and faith these follow God for the pledged reward which he, whose promise cannot fail, will bestow on such as persevere, if only this present life with its vain interests does not prevail, and the fiery perceptions, penetrating to Heavens secret places, scorn what they see to gain what they see not.
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