¥ealso prescience, as far as such series extend through a succession of geo- 
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“10. The identity of structure of these types, notwithstanding their 
wide géographical distribution, exhibits thought, that deep thought which, 
the more it is scrutinized, seems the Jess capable of being exhausted, 
though its meaning at the surface appears at once plain and intelligible 
to every one. 
“11, The community of structure in certain respects of animals other 
wise entirely different, but living within the same geographical area, ex- 
hibits thought, and more particularly the power of adapting most diversi- 
fied types with peculiar structures to either identical or to different condi- 
tions of existence. : 
“12. The connection, by series, of special.structures observed in ani- 
mals widely scattered over the surface of the globe, exhibits thought, 
unlimited comprehension, and more directly omnipresence of mind, and 
es. 
“logical ag 
‘*- 13. The relation theré is between the size of animals and their struc- 
eR ow . . . . . ‘ ; } 
tion in e is an essential element of all finite beings, while eternity 'S 
an attribute of the Deity only. 
ditions of existence, in a manner which implies a considerate adaptation — 
“18, The limitation of the range of changes which animals 
during their growth, exhibits thought ; it shows most strikingly the re 
and space, and of the value of time, since the phases of life of 
animals are apportioned according to the part they have to perform ¥ 
e world. 
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