_Knowest thou the time when the wild goats of the rock bring forth?_ THE STUDY OF ZOOLOGY A RELIGIOUS DUTY God is here represented as calling the attention of Job to various orders of animal life. Reasons for such study. I. Because it gives to man a high revelation of God. Next to mental and moral... [ Continue Reading ]
_Will he harrow the valleys after thee?_ WILL HE HARROW THE VALLEYS AFTER THEE What more humiliating proof have we of the depravity of the human heart, than the arrogant assumption of deciding on God’s plans, and censuring His providential government, when we are so entirely ignorant of the most s... [ Continue Reading ]
_Hast thou given the horse strength?_ THE HIGHER TEACHING OF NATURE The intent of all these beautiful references to the works of Nature is to teach us, from the wisdom, skill, and curious designs discoverable in the formation and the instincts of various birds and beasts, to impress ourselves with... [ Continue Reading ]
_Doth the eagle mount up at thy command?_ THE CAPTIVE SET FREE Many years had a noble eagle been confined in such a manner that no one had seen it even attempt to raise a wing. It had been cherished and fed that it might be exhibited to visitors and friends. Perfectly subdued, unconscious now of it... [ Continue Reading ]