Preface.

that we should not only be lords over everything
that is within the elements / but
also partakers / and co-heirs of
his heavenly and unsearchable
kingdom.

However, although man's under-
standing / senses / and reason /
have been corrupted and darkened
through Adam's fall The "Fall of Man" refers to the biblical narrative in Genesis where humanity lost its original state of perfection. /
and have fallen so far / that the
greater part of mankind desires
to keep forever this poor /
perishable / short life and
existence / which we have /
see / and feel here on earth /
and strives least of all for the
heavenly / eternal / and imperishable
life / because we do not see it
before our eyes / but rather
believe in it : Nevertheless,
Christians have learned so much
from their Lord / that their
dwelling here is a