Supreme Ruler of the Universe, who both called them 

 into being and planned for them an infinity of combi- 

 nations, we are prepared to consider the multiplicity 

 of forms which are in existence, and to find in them 

 all some binding principle of relationship. 



Atoms, like magnets, are supposed to possess attrac- 

 tive and repellant poles, and to retain in combination 

 both vibratory and rotary motions. Atoms which are 

 held together b}' their a.vrs of rotation are believed to 

 give lines of Magnetic Force. Molecides, formed of 

 atoms, possess similar polarities ; as do particles and 

 masses of matter. 



Magnetism acts end to end, and, since it holds mat- 

 ter to a central axis, it is a Cextripetal Force. Oth- 

 er forces distribute from a centre, and are Centrifit- 

 OAL Forces. 



Light is electro-magnetic, and may combine in itself 

 both the centripetal and centrifugal forces, moving in 

 accordance with these dual forces, all mjitter on which 

 it acts. 



The Crystallizing Forces, which arrange mineral 

 substances in definite order, according to the attractive 

 and repellant ])olarities ot their molecules, act so simi- 

 larly to Light as to suggest the operation of either 

 identical or analogous laws. 



The Vital Forces, which control the system of 

 life, operate in harmony with Light, and also with the 

 Crystallizing Forces. 



Therefore it may be understood that tlie centripetal 

 and centrifugal forces in nature, similarly, act upon 

 mineral, vegetable, and animal forms. It may indeed 

 be assumed that all forms are modifications of the 



