Before the entrance of sin not a cloud
rested upon the minds of our first parents to obscure their perception
of the character of God. They were perfectly conformed to the
will of God. For a covering a beautiful light, the light of God,
surrounded them. This clear and perfect light illuminated everything
which they approached.
Nature was their lessonbook. In the Garden
of Eden the existence of God was demonstrated, His attributes
were revealed, in the objects of nature that surrounded them.
Everything upon which their eyes rested spoke to them. The invisible
things of God, "even His everlasting power and divinity,"
were clearly seen, being understood by the things that were made.