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a surpassing wisdom, an undefinable benevolence, in the 

 signs and wonders of creation. Heathens might acknow- 

 ledge a stupendous liberality in the economy of the whole 

 fabric, — in its garniture, and astonishing accompaniments 

 for the use of man ; but the Christian philosopher should 

 ever bear in mind his forfeiture of them, and the price paid 

 to redeem them ; he should accustom himself to receive the 

 gifts of a benignant Providence, as from the hand of an 

 indulgent Mediator. 



