A Sketch of Universal Wisdom

at last in the course [of time] be both revealed and erased?

XXV. If such a thing may be hoped for, why should we not also desire and strive for it? For what would this be other than us acting as the ministers of divine goodness—a goodness that is accustomed to communicating itself to us step by step, and spreading itself ever more widely?

XXVI. Therefore, regarding those various sparks of light—which later became torches—that the Father of Lights original: "Luminum Pater." A reference to James 1:17. Comenius views all human discoveries as gifts from God, the source of all "lights" or truths. has kindled within the human race throughout the course of past centuries and has always increased; if we now finally attempt to gather them into one universal Light, to make that light as pure as possible, and to bring it forth for the common use of the World, we should believe we are doing nothing except that which divine Providence The protective care and guidance of God. Comenius argues that his intellectual work is not just a human effort, but a fulfillment of a divine plan for human progress. has already led us by the hand to do.

XXVII. Yet the Necessities of the human race also compel us to do this same thing. I will explain these briefly: first in general terms; then according to specific ranks of men; and finally by looking at these present times in which we find ourselves.

XXVIII. Concerning human affairs