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heaven, and we see it in animal life. We see evi- 

 dence of intelligence and goodness in nature, and 

 must conclude that the Author must be intelligent 

 and good. 



The word God is synonymous with good, and 

 without His kindness and goodness manifested to 

 His creatures universally, we cannot understand 

 His attributes. "Thy righteousness is like the 

 great mountains ; O Lord, Thou preservest man and 

 beast." 



