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Literary
September 26, 1811
Virginia Argus
Richmond, Virginia
What is this article about?
A prose reflection on the study of nature, which elevates the soul to contemplate God's creation, from the sun and planets to human and animal forms, and extends to admiration of divine redemption through Christ's humble life and benevolence.
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REFLECTIONS ON NATURE.
The study of nature has been universally
esteemed and is certainly a delightful theme
a theme which unfetters the soul from low
pursuits and grovelling actions, and raises it
to the contemplation of Him who spake it
into being, and at whose nod it will again sink
into chaos. Who can view the animating. the
all-cheering sun, and not behold a God?
Who can see the planets revolve in beauteous
order and harmony, and not observe the
finger of the Deity? Who can behold the
wonderful structure of the human frame, and
believe it the effect of chance? Who can ob-
serve the taste and delicacy displayed in the
varied clothing of the brute creation—the
beautiful plumage of the feathered tribes—
and the unrivalled hues which adorn some of
the most minute insects, without feeling his
mind insensibly drawn forth in admiration of
the Great Author! But great as he appears
in the work of creation, he is much more so
in that of redemption. Stupendous thought!
That Being. at whose Almighty fiat the sun
darted his refulgent rays, the moon unveiled
her peerless light, clothed in humanity, passing
through life not with pomp and splen-
dor in luxury and ease—but with penurious
misery, exposed to hardships and fatigue, he
went about doing good! Here is a glorious example,
a powerful inducement to, sweeten the
cup of grief, to take the bitter bread of sor-
row from the trembling hand, and transmit
the benign rays of benevolence into the hut
of cheerless poverty.
The study of nature has been universally
esteemed and is certainly a delightful theme
a theme which unfetters the soul from low
pursuits and grovelling actions, and raises it
to the contemplation of Him who spake it
into being, and at whose nod it will again sink
into chaos. Who can view the animating. the
all-cheering sun, and not behold a God?
Who can see the planets revolve in beauteous
order and harmony, and not observe the
finger of the Deity? Who can behold the
wonderful structure of the human frame, and
believe it the effect of chance? Who can ob-
serve the taste and delicacy displayed in the
varied clothing of the brute creation—the
beautiful plumage of the feathered tribes—
and the unrivalled hues which adorn some of
the most minute insects, without feeling his
mind insensibly drawn forth in admiration of
the Great Author! But great as he appears
in the work of creation, he is much more so
in that of redemption. Stupendous thought!
That Being. at whose Almighty fiat the sun
darted his refulgent rays, the moon unveiled
her peerless light, clothed in humanity, passing
through life not with pomp and splen-
dor in luxury and ease—but with penurious
misery, exposed to hardships and fatigue, he
went about doing good! Here is a glorious example,
a powerful inducement to, sweeten the
cup of grief, to take the bitter bread of sor-
row from the trembling hand, and transmit
the benign rays of benevolence into the hut
of cheerless poverty.
What sub-type of article is it?
Essay
What themes does it cover?
Nature
Religious
What keywords are associated?
Nature Study
Divine Creation
Redemption
Gods Work
Benevolence
Contemplation
Literary Details
Title
Reflections On Nature.
Form / Style
Prose Reflection On Divine Creation And Redemption
Key Lines
Who Can View The Animating. The All Cheering Sun, And Not Behold A God?
Who Can See The Planets Revolve In Beauteous Order And Harmony, And Not Observe The Finger Of The Deity?
But Great As He Appears In The Work Of Creation, He Is Much More So In That Of Redemption.
Here Is A Glorious Example, A Powerful Inducement To, Sweeten The Cup Of Grief, To Take The Bitter Bread Of Sorrow From The Trembling Hand, And Transmit The Benign Rays Of Benevolence Into The Hut Of Cheerless Poverty.