For the scripture saith unto Pharaoh, For this very purpose did I raise thee up, that I might show in thee my power, and that my name might be published abroad in all the earth.

And Isaiah is very bold, and saith, I was found of them that sought me not; I became manifest unto them that asked not of me.

according as it is written, God gave them a spirit of stupor, eyes that they should not see, and ears that they should not hear, unto this very day.

For this cause ye pay tribute also; for they are ministers of God's service, attending continually upon this very thing.