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the same limitation of view, as is the idea of the special mechan- 

 ical creation for every form of animal and plant. 



A Chinese sage, whose words remain though his name be 

 lost in mists of the ages, has said: "He cannot be concealed: 

 He will appear without showing Himself, effect renovation with- 

 out moving, and create perfection without acting. It is the 

 law of heaven and earth, whose way is solid, substantial, vast, 

 and unchanging." 



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