The Garden of the Mind

[some matters] being [presented], as well as the Scriptural textsDutch: "Schriftuur-texten." Direct citations or passages from the Bible used to support the author's points., which are relevantly and abundantly included here. We would have placed the references in the margin, but it was not well-suited to this format; also, since those experiencedDutch: "geoeffende." This refers to those who are well-practiced or deeply learned in a subject—here, the study of the Bible. in the Holy Scripture are mostly already familiar with them, for others it can serve as a trail to look them up, and to better study the Scripture, which stands open for everyone: For she has a great treasure hidden within her, and is well worthy to, like Mary, ponder her deep meaning in the heartA reference to Luke 2:19, where Mary "pondered in her heart" the events surrounding the birth of Jesus., shutting out all other unnecessary things.
Regarding the two CollationsDutch: "Collatien." Historically, these were informal spiritual conferences or dialogues; the term implies a collaborative gathering for edification., or dialogues, which the Wandering Soul has with Adam and Noah, in these the his-