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 and implies a higher development of man and a more interior opening of his faculties. Revelation is addressed to what in the Sensist are the "eyes that see not," the "ears that hear not," and the "understandings that do not understand."

There is a perception from interior enlightenment that is the guide of reason. The office of reason is relatively lower than perception, for reason does not lead perception, but follows it. Reason neither discovers nor sees, but confirms what perception recognizes as true. Perception sees through reason, arranges its facts, and corrects its errors. The conclusions of reason are the beginnings with perception. The office of reason is therefore not to lead perception, but to confirm its observation. If reason controls perception, the man is bound down to the senses and is their servant. If perception leads reason, the senses become the servant, the man is the master, and the way is