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“AS this physical frame is the throne of the inner temple, …” 95 |
AS this physical frame is the throne of the inner temple,
whatever occurs to the former is felt by the latter. In
reality that which takes delight in joy or is saddened by
pain is the inner temple of the body, not the body itself.
Since this physical body is the throne whereon the inner
temple is established, God hath ordained that the body be
preserved to the extent possible, so that nothing that causeth
repugnance may be experienced. The inner temple beholdeth
its physical frame, which is its throne. Thus, if the
latter is accorded respect, it is as if the former is the recipient.
The converse is likewise true.
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