Pāhonoa te oro

You indeed, diligently studying not only human matters but also divine ones, and delighting yourself in the meditation of scriptures, do not cease to inquire into the truth of faith by yourself and also exhort us to, according to our abilities, aid you in investigating and discovering it. However, …

You indeed, diligently studying not only human matters but also divine ones, and delighting yourself in the meditation of scriptures, do not cease to inquire into the truth of faith by yourself and also exhort us to, according to our abilities, aid you in investigating and discovering it. However, due to a certain laziness, and especially because I have gladly laid aside such labors, having often discussed this matter with our people who value their superstition and ignorance more than the truth