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which philosophers of an earlier period were not 

 aware of: and in all probability, matter differently 

 modified, or under different circumstances, may 

 possess properties which, are yet undiscovered. 

 Let this stimulate us to fresh exertions in the cause 

 of philosophy ; and if, after all, we are obliged to 

 confess ourselves purblind and ignorant in a great 

 degree, let us not despair ; for Religion points out 

 a cheering prospect : she directs us to a period 

 when all our faculties shall be expanded, and all 

 our inquiries satisfied : 



" When GOD'S almighty hand shall lift the curtain high, 

 And all creation's wonders open to our eye." 



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