Papa," said the son of Bishop Berkeley, "what is the meaning of the words 'cherubim' and 'seraphim' in the Bible? "Cherubim," replied his father, "is a Hebrew word signifying knowledge; seraphim is another word of the same language, and signifies flame; whence it is supposed that the cherubim are angels who excel in knowledge, and that the seraphim are angels who excel in loving God." "I hope, then," said the little boy, "when I die I shall be a seraph; for I would rather love God than know all things."
The child had the right sentiment, if not the right theology.
