. Outlines of natural theology for the use of the Canadian student [microform] : selected and arranged from the most authentic sources. Natural history; Natural theology; Sciences naturelles; Théologie naturelle. 662 [ft '*^'=^^f h ^ u. out and to heal the woes which may be corroding the life of our follows. It is not the passive possession of virtue, or the sentiment of religion, which digni- fies man ; but it is the possession of all this, and its manifestation in intense action and vigour, which offers to us one of the most convincing proofs of the universality—the oneness of that nature wh
. Outlines of natural theology for the use of the Canadian student [microform] : selected and arranged from the most authentic sources. Natural history; Natural theology; Sciences naturelles; Théologie naturelle. 662 [ft '*^'=^^f h ^ u. out and to heal the woes which may be corroding the life of our follows. It is not the passive possession of virtue, or the sentiment of religion, which digni- fies man ; but it is the possession of all this, and its manifestation in intense action and vigour, which offers to us one of the most convincing proofs of the universality—the oneness of that nature which man enjoys. Contrary to all else in nature, man in his best estate, and under the best and highest influences, seeks by the sacrifice of his individuality to carry to his less fortunate brother the elements of the happi- ness which he has obtained. No obstacles check his course, no terrors affright him from his purpose; and whether it be to proclaim tidings of peace to the frozen north, or to the heated plains of Africa, the missionary of the Gospel is indomitable in his intent and humble in the discharge of his duty, as was the life of Him whose reign he proclaims. This unobtrusive warfare of light against darkness—of the spiritual against the carnal man—is not a whit less hazardous, and surely not less fraught with peril to the champion of the cross, than the noisy pomp and pretension which surround the turmoil of hostile hordes. It is human nature individually entering into contest with wide-spread corruption; it is individual effort contending with a multitude possessed of evil. Now, whence this sympathy; whence this inborn passion to do good to all men; this burning desire, which seizes and takes hold of. Please note that these images are extracted from scanned page images that may have been digitally enhanced for readability - coloration and appearance of these illustrations may not perfectly resemble the original Bovell, James, 1817-1880. [Toronto? : s.
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