Preface.

attain to the knowledge of all natural wisdom and arts with ease, without any trouble. And it brings with it other more wonderful effectus effects, which may sooner be held to be a miraculum naturæ miracle of nature or donum cœleste heavenly gift than be believed to be human.

Bernhard Trevisan. ) When a person comes to the true end, he can provide for his life with abundant necessities; serve his neighbor with it, and not become poorer: whereby he may not only await praise here, but the eternal reward from GOD for it, etc. So also does the art adorn the person when the composition of the true stone is made, with such understanding that the person rejoices in himself over it, and with heartfelt desire must thank and praise GOD for such a benefit.

Alius Another) This fire illuminates and refreshes the soul and spirit of man: from this comes great understanding and high wisdom. Also, life is...