40 He hath made us, and formed us, brought us into his own world; having presented us with his benefits, even before we were born.
41 Wherefore, having received all these things from him, we ought in everything to give thanks unto him, to whom be glory for ever and ever. Amen.
CHAPTER XVIII.
Clement therefore exhorts them to do everything orderly in the Church, as the only way to please God.
FOOLISH and unwise men, who have neither prudence, nor learning, may mock and deride us; being willing to setup themselves in their own conceits.
2 But what can a mortal man do? Or what strength is there in him that is made out of the dust?
3 For it is written, there was no shape before mine eyes; only I heard a sound and a voice.
4 For what? Shall man be pure before the Lord? Shall he be blameless in his works?
5 Behold, he trusteth not in his servants; and his angels he chargeth with folly.
6 Yes, the heaven is not clean in his sight, how much less they that dwell in houses of clay; of which also we ourselves were made?