Also in this marvellous example I have teaching with me as it were the beginning of an A.B.C., whereby I have some understanding of our Lord's meaning. For the secret things of the Revelation be hid therein; - notwithstanding that all the Shewings are full of secret things. (Julian of Norwich)

Also in this marvellous example I have teaching with me as it were the beginning of an A.B.C., whereby I have some understanding of our Lord's meaning. For the secret things of the Revelation be hid therein; - notwithstanding that all the Shewings are full of secret things.

Julian of Norwich

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