He Shines in All That’s Fair (and Curses All That’s Foul) (9)

The preceding editorial contended that the explanation of the continuing existence of creation after the fall is the providence of God. Providence also accounts for the splendid natural gifts of totally depraved men and women. Fallen men and women remain human, and to their humanity belong some remains of the excellent gifts with which God endowed man at creation. Those who attribute the existence of the world and the natural abilities and accomplishments of the fallen race to a common grace...