APHORISM XV.

In the state of perfection, perhaps, all other faculties may be swallowed up in love, or superseded by immediate vision; but it is on the wings of the cherubim, that is (according to the interpretation of the ancient Hebrew doctors) the intellectual powers and energies, that we must first be borne up to the "pure empyrean." It must be seraphs, and not the hearts of imperfect mortals, that can burn unfuelled and self-fed. Give me understanding (is the prayer of the royal Psalmist) and I shall observe thy law with my whole heart.--Thy law is exceedingly broad--that is, comprehensive, pregnant, containing far more than the apparent import of the words on a first perusal. It is my meditation all the day.