His ingenious mind solved the problem by cutting a row out of a young cob, and thus gained his liberty. The same law of regularity is found in the stem of a plant. Some branches are placed alternately, some opposite, and some are arranged spirally. In each tree there is perfect order. The same law and order may be found in God's Word.
Nothing is left to man's caprice and ingenuity.
Everything reveals artistic design. The importance of observing the following seven rules is obvious. The Gospel of John ends with the twentieth chapter. The twenty-first chapter is an appendix, and reveals the Divine intent by way of emphasis. The Lordship of Christ in contrast to the self-action of man.