All the handy-works of man, being of a dead nature, are continually dilapidating, and rapidly wearing out, of whatever description they may be, and of whatever materials; and require to be frequently replaced with new, by the incessant repetition of the same laborious system of manual labour and toil, in every department, from the anvil to the loom. Thus keeping up a constant supply of employment, which is a good thing, evidently designed and ordained by Him who made us.

St. Pierre, in his studies of nature, observes, "Men complain of the necessity of labouring, but unless they laboured, how could they pass their time? The reputed happy of the age, those who have nothing to do, are at a loss how to employ it. Labour therefore is a benefit."

Work seems to be a prior necessity to that of eating, as the meal must be prepared by some one. St. Paul saith, "This we commanded, That if any would not work, neither should he eat."*

* 2 Thess. iii. 10.

"In the sweat of thy face shalt thou eat bread."

This any one in circumstances similar to those of Adam, who had a whole world to himself, with no other fellow creature to assist him, but his loving helpmate, would feel himself obligated to do, to labour for his bread.

SECTION IV.-MAN A SOCIAL BEING.

Man was evidently intended for a domestic and social being, since it is impossible for him, in his original necessitous fallen state, to live in any degree of comfort, without some mutual help. He has so many necessities to be supplied, which he constantly and daily stands in need of; so many things besides food, beyond what the animals require, the latter having no need of further clothing, of house or furniture, of the use of fire, of cooking and preparing food and drinks, of utensils, of implements and tools, or of weapons of offence or defence; many

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being armed by nature with formidable defencibles, some with sharp teeth, tusks, and claws, others with strong horns and antlers, and hard horny hoofs, as horses, striking with all four feet, as well as using their teeth. Other creatures are armed with sharp spines, as porcupines and hedgehogs. Smaller creatures are armed with formidable forceps, stings, and poisonous venom: and even some plants are armed spinosely and venomously, as the stinging nettles, evidently so for the protection of the many beautiful tribes of harmless day-flying Lepidoptera, which are bred upon them. Their larvæ also in several instances presenting a formidable aspect, being covered with spines. Creatures being all dumb, and having no ideas to communicate, have no need like man of language, converse, books, arts, or sciences. Obedient only to the calls of the belly, they may well be able to live independantly of each other, without mutual help even when associated sometimes in flocks; every one individually, and even the young, as soon as able, being left to strive

for themselves, without any other to help, care for, or wait upon them, as was the case in infancy-not even in sickness, or in case of being disabled; when if they are no longer able to get their own living, they must pine in solitude and die, or fall an easy prey to their enemies. Your heavenly Father knoweth that ye have need of many of these things, as it is evident he intended should be the case, in order that all might feel the necessity of applying their compensating faculties, both of mind and body, and learn and know their entire dependance upon Him, who clothes the lilies of the field, and crowneth the year with his fulness.

Under the present system of organized beings, the preservation of the animal creation appears to be in a great measure dependent upon the preservation of the vegetable kingdom.

SECTION V.-KINGDOM OF GOD.

Under all circumstances the kingdom of

God and his righteousness is always to be considered, as it is, of primary importance, as the Son of God himself taught us; to be sought in the first place by mankind, above all earthly considerations, as a kingdom before all, above all, and over all other kingdoms. By whose unerring and immutable laws, the whole vegetable and animal kingdoms, in every system and department, are governed, upheld, reproduced, and preserved.

Next to that of life, which entirely depends in the first place upon the favour and blessing of Him who gave it, and who alone can, and hath bountifully supplied all things needful for its comfort and preservation, a supply of air, of water, and food, and raiment, as the first leading necessaries of mortal existence, appear to have been rendered purposely needful to mankind, who cannot live like the angels, without eating, and drinking, and working,—and hence the

SECTION VI. NECESSITY FOR HUMAN INDUSTRY.

Your heavenly Father knoweth that ye