Individual things are nothing but modifications of the attributes of God, or modes by which the attributes of God are expressed in a fixed and definite manner.
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God and all attributes of God are eternal.
Permalink to quote #40 Nothing in the universe is contingent, but all things are conditioned to exist and operate in a particular manner by the necessity of the divine nature.
Permalink to quote #42 Whatsoever is, is in God, and without God nothing can be, or be conceived.
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