296 THE UNIVERSE 



heaven that to them was the end of the universe 

 and a crystal wall to keep back the waters, has 

 opened out, lifted up, and broadened to an infinity 

 of space containing countless suns and worlds. 

 Where their narrow view saw only wonders, miracles, 

 and innumerable myth-gods of superstition, we see 

 the orderly processes of nature proceeding under 

 uniform laws, propelled by one fundamental force 

 invisible electricity, and formed from one matter or 

 substance the invisible atom. And this vast and 

 complex universe is the unveiling of the eternal 

 thought of one Almighty Deity, and the manifesta- 

 tions of His creative wisdom and power. Thus our 

 earth becomes a divine revelation and man a spir- 

 itual wonder. Then there is a vast and mystic 

 meaning in sea and land, in valley and mountain, in 

 man and all living creatures; and the day ut- 

 tereth speech and the night showeth knowledge. 

 And all tell us God is in His heaven and in His 

 earth, and in man and in all His wonderful works, 

 and is ever present in spirit and electric power. 



That He clothes the valleys with the verdure of 

 prairie and forest, the hills and mountains with 

 beauty and grandeur, and peoples the land and the 

 sea with living creatures. He gives fragrance to the 

 flowers, songs to the birds, gladness to the sun- 

 shine and life and joy to all living. 



In His infinite goodness He gives man vastly 

 larger life and loftier powers than all other earthly 

 beings, so that they may not only wonder and 

 adore; but become co-workers with the Infinite, 

 and understand and execute His eternal purpose, and 

 Omnipotent Will. 



At last all thoughtful men are being brought face 



