Reason's eye
For then his reason's eye was strong and clear, and as an eagle can behold the sun, he might have beheld his Maker's face as near as the intellectual angels could have done.
1771 text
“For then his reason’s eye was strong and clear, And as an eagle can behold the sun, Might have beheld his Maker’s face as near, As th’ intellectual angels could have done.”
About this text
Rendered in modern English, to be read and heard. Open the 1771 text under each part to check the claims and the scripture.
Rendered in modern English. The 1771 panel is his own Pine printing of the Works. It is public domain.
Catalogue & scope
Sermon 36 in the 1771 Works. Romans 3:31.
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