These men of whom we have spoken are offended with these two natures, not considering them according to their true usefulness; whereas it is not by our advantage or disadvantage, but in itself considered, that nature gives glory to her Framer. All natures then that are, because they are, have their own manner, their own appearance, and as it were their own harmony [margin note: pacem], and are altogether good.
Reproduced in full. Translation: Oxford 1841 (Newman), public domain (Public domain).
Also cites: City of God, book 12, ch. 4
