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sures of vision, one of the most constant and exqui 

 site we possess, would have been given us in vain. 

 Not only so, our intellectual capacities would have 

 been in a great measure useless ; for how little could 

 we know without the eye ! In this view, the mere 

 existence of this little telescope, without any refer- 

 ence to its structure, does of itself conduct our minds 

 to an intelligent and beneficent Author. It forms the 

 same evidence of design, as the artist exhibits, who, 

 when he has made a machine, provides the spring, 

 the pendulum, or the weight, which is necessary to 

 put it in motion. 



T. Very true ; there can be no more decisive evi- 

 dence of intention and wisdom, as to this wonderful 

 organ, than that it is not only a most exquisite piece of 

 workmanship in itself considered, but that when the 

 instrument is made, it is perfectly adapted to our 

 wants, and is necessary for the exercise and improve- 

 ment of our noblest faculties. 



B. The same thought is beautifully suggested by 

 Addison. " Our sight is the most perfect and most 

 delightful af all our senses ; it fills the mind with the 

 largest variety of ideas, converses with its object at 

 the greatest distance, and continues the longest in ac- 

 tion without being tired or satiated with its proper en- 

 joyments." 



T. Sturms, after giving a minute description of 

 the eye, has expressed in his devout and animated 

 manner, a reflection upon its uses, which is very 

 pertinent in a religious view, and which you may 

 quote. 



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