If you ask, my brother, why you do not see things that are to come, or observe hidden things, or speak wonders, or understand glorious mysteries, then hear me, my brother,  and I will tell you the reason why you are cut off from these benefits. Truly, my beloved, there is no logical mind that is not appointed to be the seer of all things that have been and shall be, unless it is blind to the things that are seen. cont.(D14)