Indeed he expreſsly teaches that the Power of the Word, even when he thus humbles himſelf, does moſt perfect and nearly converſe with God the Father, and abiding in him, does more ineffably enjoy his Secrets, in like manner as Athanaſius ſays, The Word himſelf does not ſo condeſcend, but that he always remains the unalloyed Splendour of the Father.