CONCLUSION. 395 
knowledge of the whole circle of natural 
history ? 
Lucy, What is that ? 
Mother. It is to lead your mind, from 
the works of God, to God himself. Thus, 
in examining the smallest plant, or the 
most diminutive insect, I wish you to 
reflect on the power which created it ; 
which adapted each part to its precise 
purpose ; and which suited the form and 
faculties of every creature to the way of 
life it was destined to pursue. 
Lucy, Yes, mamma, even those tiny 
animals, which can only be distinguished 
in the microscope, seem to be as perfectly 
made as the largest creatures* 
Mother, The same perfection is found 
in every part of the creation ; and the 
more profoundly they are scrutinized, the 
more conspicuous will be that perfection. 
Among the_insect tribes, which we have 
been studying, observe how admirably 
their wants are provided for, and their 
means of safety secured. The spider^ 
for example, is enabled to construct a. 
