Notice of the Wonders of Geology. 17 
our planetary system was gradually evolved from a con- 
dition of matter, and contained within itself the elements of each 
subsequent change, still we must believe, that every physical 
phenomenon which has taken place, from first to last, has ema- 
nated from the will of the Deity.* 
“ Concluding Remarks.—With these remarks, I conclude this 
attempt to combine a general view of geological phenomena, with 
a familiar exposition of the inductions by which the leading prin- 
ciples of the science have been established. And if I have suc- 
ceeded in explaining in a satisfactory manner, how by laborious 
and patient investigation, and the successful application of other 
branches of natural philosophy, the wonders of geology have 
been revealed—if I have removed but from one intelligent mind, 
any prejudice against scientific inquiries, which may have been 
excited by those who have neither the relish nor the capacity for 
philosophical pursuits—if I have been so fortunate as to kindle 
in the hearts of others, that intense and enduring love and admi- 
ration of natural knowledge, which I feel in my own,—or have 
illuminated the mental vision with that intellectual light, which 
once kindled can never be extinguished, and which reveals to the 
soul the beauty, and wisdom, and harmony of the works of the 
Eternal, T shall indeed rejoice, for then my exertions will not 
have beenin vain. And although my humble name may be soon 
forgotten, and all record of my labors be effaced, yet the influence 
of that knowledge, however feeble it may be, which has emanated 
from my researches, will remain for ever ; and, by conducting to 
new and inexhaustible fields of i indy prove a never ae 
source of the most pure and elevated gratification. 
a aoa the i a ait and te vo natural phi 
losophy, that Fe : 
COs snatlieg Be -3% 
The mind that is within us—so impress 
With quietness and beauty—and so feed 
With lofty thoughts, that neither evil tongues, 
Rash judgments, nor the sneers of selfish men, 
Nor greetings where no kindness is, nor all 
The dreary intercourse of common Pil 
Can e’er prevail against us, or distur ; 
Our cheerful faith, that all which we gee 
Is full of blessings!" n 
* Professor Sedgwick. + Wordsworth. 
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