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 creation with  wisdom  and  forethought.”  How  foolish  are  those  who  think  they  know  better  than  the all-wise Creator!

''Q. How  did  God  create  heaven  and  earth? ''

''A. God  created  heaven  and  earth  from  nothing  by His  word  only; that  is,  by  a single  act  of  His  all-powerful  will. ''

If we  consider  the  universe,  we  shall  assuredly  be compelled  to  admire  the  omnipotence  of  God. A German prince  was  one  day  conducting  a foreign ambassador over  his  palace  and  calling  his  attention to the  strength  of  its  walls,  the  beauty  of  its  architecture and  decorations. The court  fool  who,  according to the  custom  of  former  days,  followed  his  master everywhere and  was  allowed  perfect  liberty  of speech,  put  in  his  word. “Your Highness,”  he  said, “do not  boast  too  much  about  your  palace. It may well stand  firm  and  strong; it  has  massive  columns to uphold  it,  it  rests  upon  solid  foundations. But just look  up  to  heaven. The Lord  who  reigns  above needs neither  pillars  nor  foundations  to  support  the immeasurable dome  He  constructed; He  upholds  it by  His  omnipotent  will  alone. One must  needs respect so  great  a Potentate! ”

''Q. Which  are  the  chief  creatures  of  God? ''

''A. The  chief  creatures  of  God  are  angels  and men. ''