I hold that we have a very imperfect knowledge of the works of nature till we view them as works of God,- not only as works of mechanism, but works of intelligence, not only as under laws, but under a Lawgiver, wise and good. (James McCosh)

I hold that we have a very imperfect knowledge of the works of nature till we view them as works of God,- not only as works of mechanism, but works of intelligence, not only as under laws, but under a Lawgiver, wise and good.

James McCosh

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