The Hillsborough recorder. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1820-1879, 1839-06-06
THE GOODNESS OF GOD IN
CREATION.

For What purpose did the infinite Crea
tor give existence 10 this majestic mOnu
meni OF his almighty power For wha
purpose did he create the earth and III,
heavens. with al their unnHmberei
has,s! Was il not. evidently, that HI
might communicate happiness; and doe:
no; this design appear conspicuous or
the open face Of nature !! What is the
plain aad uaeqaiyocal indication of al
those marks Of infinite wisdom, and skill.
ful continuance. in the general dispnsi.
tons, AMI in all the parts Of surrounding
nature! Is it not. that the Creator OF all
things is infinitely gOodl Is there not a
display Of infinite goodness in the rsgu-
Jar and harmonious disposition Of the
heavenly orb.l Instead Of This beautiful
order, why wss there not the most hur.
rible cOnfusionl Instead Of this being
nsnt harmony of the spheres, Why was
there no. perpetual jar, aud the most
disastrous conclusion!
|. there not a display Of infinite good.
ness in The grandeur and beauty Of the
crsa.:0n,-So faSorab!y adapted 10 ele-
yais. 10 Inspire with admiration, sad to
ill viii The purest pleasure, The deycut
and conienplaIive mindl Why was not
lie whole creation 30 formed as only t.
excite smazement. terror, AMI despair =!
Il there mol a display Of infinite good.
ness in The beautiful scenery Of our globe,
90 sgiees6ly diversified with continents
add seas. Islands and lakes, mountains
and plsinE, hills and valleys, adapted 10
various beneficial Purposes. and abound.
ing viii productions. ia endless variety,
Tor he convenience, The support, and tue
happiness, Of lts diversified inhabitants.
Way was not The whole earth like the
burning ssnjs Of Libya. or the rugged
End frozen mountains Of ZembIai Why
Was Il not one vide dresfy waste, pro.
jDcing only briers and taorns, and poisO-
nous 90 hi.ler fruits !
l. there not display Of infinite good.
ness ia tie grateful yirissitude Of the
seasons, each bearing upon its bloom its
peculiar delights; the spring arrsyed in
tie most beautiful verdure, aad decorated
With aoSets; The summer Astounding with
Gehglnid prpspec,s. and teening with
luxariinee; suluian loaded with golden
hstTs' aud The richest variety Of fruits;
and even winter supplying in social en-.
loymenIs, and lie nsbler pleasures OF
s'u3y and contemplation, what il lacks
10 external ehaTnss Why was Dot the
whole year one continued scene OF dull
unifOrnily, or so irregular in lis charges
ss uperly 20 battle all the calculations.
and arrangements, aud pursuits Of life !
WAY vas not every eight spectacle Of
horror, every sound shrek Of distress.
svsty sweet most pungeni bitter, every
gale tAs! Of pesEilencei IL /, not be-
cause the Creator and Preser.er Of The
world Is q beng Of inEniGe goodness 4
ts II got strange. that We do NOS con-
t'anily perceive he glory Of God, which
me hes'sns declare. aud gracefully recog
iise hs eCosness. 50 richly spread D
broad hTosgh all HE wofksf Happy.
happy were TOR us, did nature constant.
" appear TO - 10 il really il. animated
ana eali'euFd BY tie presence Of its gIo-
i'ous Aaaho'! Whea tue sun rises or
ses ~ sse hsasens. when spring sdorns
me earn, wien SKINNER shines in iils glo- |
~ whss autumn poars forth lis fruits. |
OF "aes winter returns 10 lie awful forms, |
happy were ii Tor Us, did We constantly
view me tteat Crss.or aad Preseryer Of |
all. continual, msn,'ys,ing himself in hi. |
VARIOUS So'ks! Happy did We meet his
presence 10 the smiling fields. feel his
lnnassce Ia The cheering beams. bear his |
voice e'su Ia the whispering breeze. and |
taste bis goadne'. ia every gif. Of nature |
and providence! Happy did we feel our. |
ssases essry ~he'e surrounded with ihe |
glory q that universal Soiru. who gill.
pervsdss. aud enli,ens ali aad Ala we
lire = he world. as in grea, and suyrs,
temple where The pre,e9e. Of The INV.
nlsy who inhabils it. fills the m;cd with
ave. sn.l inspires The heart with dsyo.
Iioa! Or. S. Ug,r,,1s,