Thus God is a common light and a common splendour, enlightening heaven and earth, and every man, each according to his need and worth. (John Ruysbroeck)

Thus God is a common light and a common splendour, enlightening heaven and earth, and every man, each according to his need and worth.

John Ruysbroeck

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