The Wonders of Divine Faith

...becomes a benefit, which has been written for the singular comfort of everyone and as a common aid.

Allow, O Mary, Virgin and most lovable Mother of GOD—most glorious Victress over the cunning serpent whose head You alone crushed, and over the heretical plague which You alone destroyed—You who prescribe daily commands alongside your most powerful Son over the whole Kingdom of both Heaven and the World: graciously allow these Wonders of Faith original: "Fidei Mirabilia", which, after GOD, I have assigned to Your glory, to be hung as a most recent vow The author is metaphorically "hanging" his book at Mary's altar, like a physical gift. upon Your altars, where the gold and silver offerings votive offerings (original: "anathemata") — in this context, these are "ex-votos," objects such as plaques or jewelry hung in a shrine to fulfill a vow or show gratitude for a miracle. The author compares his book to these shining objects. of Your devotees shine like stars in the firmament. Indeed, it is not hidden from You, nor from me, most loving Mother, how much I—Your most bound servant—owe to You, if not my very self. As many words as are seen written here, so many exceptional tributes of praise I wish to be bestowed upon You. With all generations, I, Your most devoted servant, join in testifying: Blessed are You, because He who is mighty has done great things for You. A reference to the "Magnificat," the song of Mary in Luke 1:48-49.

And you, nine most illustrious Choirs of Angels, who like morning stars adore the Divine Majesty with bowed heads without the interruption of night or silence, and who, standing by the throne of GOD, have established the angelic Church under our head, CHRIST JESUS, through your most serene hierarchy of ministering spirits: graciously receive these small pages into your protection, to which I submit them with the most humble affection. Guard them carefully lest they be swept away by the wind of an unfavorable fate; for while they admonish the Faithful to live by Faith, they intend to restore—by the addition of a blessed fellowship The author refers to the theological idea that the number of humans saved will eventually refill the ranks of heaven left empty by the fallen angels.—the ruin which your once-excellent choirs suffered through sin.