76 THOUGHTS ON NATURAL PHILOSOPHY. 



in an endless chain of intricate loveliness, dazzling 

 brilliance, and gorgeous beauty. Finally, whatever 

 the original cause of motion, the speed theory must be 

 true, because two portions of matter moving adjacent 

 to one another along a straight line at equal rates of 

 speed must continue to move together so long as 

 their speeds remain equal and they do not receive 

 any interference. This, firmly grasped and rightly 

 applied, is the key to unbar the way into paradise 

 after paradise of Nature; and reveal the hidden 

 beauties of her varied and secret work. 



May sweet reasonableness, courtesy, and peace be 

 with us evermore. 



