124 John Bachman. 



equally visible in the minutest, as well as in the 

 most stupendous of God's works. From the beauty 

 and harmony of the system of nature by which we 

 are surrounded, the mind is sensibly led to admire 

 and adore tlie mighty Cause — the Fountain of wis- 

 dom and perfection, the Unseen but Everpresent, 

 AVho is the source of all matter, mind and modes 

 of existence. 



The temple of nature, wide and wonderful as it is, 

 stands ever open, inviting all to enter and learn 

 lessons which are calculated not only to enlighten 

 the mind, but to improve the heart. The chief ob- 

 ject of science and philosophy should be to lead to 

 the altar of the benevolent Author of all things, 

 and to make all our experience and knowledge sub- 

 servient to His grand designs. 



