I say our own sun, because we have every
reason to suppose that each of those fixed stars, and myriads now not
visible to the naked eye, are all suns, bright and glorious as our own,
and of course throwing light and heat upon unseen planets revolving
round them. Does not this give you some idea of the vastness, the
power, and the immensity of God?"
"One almost loses one's self in the imagination," said Mrs. Seagrave.
"Yes," replied Mr. Seagrave; "and it has been surmised by some, who
have felt in their hearts the magnificence of the Great Architect, that
there must be some point of view in space where all those glorious
suns, which seem to us confused in the heavens above us, will appear
all symmetrically arranged, will there be viewed in regular order,
whirling round in one stupendous and perfect system of beauty and
design; and where can that be, if it is not in that heaven which we
hope to gain?"
There was a silence for a few moments, when William said, "They say
that there are people who are atheists, papa. How can they be so if
they only look around them? I am sure a mere examination of the works
of God ought to make them good Christians."
"No, my child," replied Mr.
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