In order to requite in some measure your very great kindness towards me, evidences of which I have experienced so often and in so many ways, I have undertaken to dedicate this little book to you. It is small in size but has been prepared with great care and labor, and I am led by the hope that you will not spurn it; for it is the first fruits of the labor of one whom you were once so kindly pleased to style the first fruits of your labors as Rector of this Academy.

I therefore beg your Excellency to bless this work which I have recently completed, so that it may fulfil the purpose for which it was written. Bless me also that I may soon accomplish greater works for the glory of God and for the honor and advancement of our Alma Mater, over which you have ruled for eight years, and of which you are its greatest ornament.

May these pages be to Your Excellency the proof of my perpetual and sincere love and gratitude.

Your Excellency's devoted disciple,
IUSTINUS BONAVENTURA PRANAITIS

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