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The reprobate for all this knowledge, in his heart may be an Atheist, as David says: The fool has said in his heart there is no God. And a man may nowadays find houses and towns full of such fools: in fact, this glimmering light of nature, except it be preserved with good upbringing, with diligent instruction, and with good company, it will be so darkened, that a man shall know very little, and lead a life like a very beast: as experience tells, and David knew very well: who says, Man is in honor, and understands not; he is like to beasts that perish.