ome short distance, into the endless vast; but he can never
soar upward to the Sun in the high heavens. We must, nevertheless, set
forth reasoned or inspired proofs as to the existence of the Divine Being,
that is, proofs commensurate with the understanding of man.

It is obvious that all created things are connected one to another by a
linkage complete and perfect, even, for example, as are the members of the
human body. Note how all the members and component parts of the human body
are connected one to another. In the same way, all the members of this
endless universe are linked one to another. The foot and the step, for
example, are connected to the ear and the eye; the eye must look ahead
before the step is taken. The ear must hear before the eye will carefully
observe. And whatever member of the human body is deficient, produceth a
deficiency in the other members. The brain is connected with the heart and
stomach, the lungs are connected with all the members. So is it with the
other members of the body.

And each one of these members hath its own special function. The mind
force--whether we call it pre-existent or contingent--doth direct and
co-ordinate all the members of the human body, seeing to it that each part
or member duly performeth its own special function. If, however, there be
some interruption in the power of the mind, all the members will fail to
carry out their essential functions, deficiencies will appear in the body
and the functioning of its members, and the power will prove ineffective.

Likewise, look into this endless universe: a universal power inevitably
existeth, which encompasseth all, directing and regulating all the parts
of this infinite creation; and were it not for this Director, this
Co-ordinator, the universe would be flawed and deficient. It would be even
as a madman; whereas ye can see that this endless creation carrieth out
its functions in perfect order, every separate part of it performing its
own task with complete reliability, nor is there any flaw to be found in
all its workings. Thus it is clear that a Universal Power existeth,
directing and regulating this infinite universe. Every rational mind can
grasp this fact.

Furthermore, although all created things grow and develop, yet are they
subjected to influences from without. For instance, the sun giveth heat,
the rain nourisheth, the wind bringeth life, so that man can develop and
grow. Thus it is clear that the human body