PREFACE.

than to clarify the truth, and
that my intent is to pu-
blish even greater
things than these, if
God preserves my life
with His grace, and after my
death you will perhaps
know me. Furthermore, do not
condemn my style, nor the man-
ner in which this is written;
this Edition was made in
haste, and I was for-
ced into it by a Power to
which I cannot resist.
My intention was not
to publish such things
during my lifetime, but finally
let the will be done of Him
who reigns and who
shall reign forever and ever:
original: "aux Siecles des Siecles". A traditional liturgical phrase meaning "unto the ages of ages," often translated in English prayer as "world without end."
Farewell.