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I draw the further sound induction, that they 

 were pre-ordained to act collectively for the good 

 of the animal, and that they could not have been 

 produced by "variation," "natural selection," 

 "divergence of form," or any other of the elements 

 of Mr. Darwin's theory. 



2nd. I take a view of the more intricate 

 structure of any single organ in the animal, and 

 I find it congruous and complete, not indica- 

 ting a transitional phase of organization, but a 

 thing which is in itself perfect, which could not 

 be formed, or improved by the highest exercise 

 of my reason ; which would be spoiled were I to 

 add to it, or subtract from it; which is exquisitely 

 adapted to the condition of the animal in the 

 world in which it lives, and for the fulfilment 

 of that animal's destiny; and again I say, I have 

 the highest possible proof that I am dealing with 

 an organism, specially and distinctly created by 

 Infinite Wisdom. 



3rd. I take all the aniirials and plants in the 

 world. I give a rapid glance at all animated na- 

 ture, and I find earth, air, and water, peopled with 

 a vast assemblage of living things. I find them 

 variously organized, and most wonderfully and 

 fearfully made. I see plants of every kind adapted 

 to every climate, affording the means of life to 

 myriads of beings more highly organized. I see 

 the sun shine, and the rain fall, arid the spring 

 succeed to the cold of winter, and the fruitful sum- 

 mer bringing its rich harvests, and I say in all 

 this there is design and adaptation. I see, fur- 



