An original theory or new hypothesis of the universe: $b founded upon the laws of nature, and solving by mathematical principles the general phænomena of the visible creation; and particularly the via lactea ...Wright, Thomas
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An original theory or new hypothesis of the universe: $b founded upon the laws of nature, and solving by mathematical principles the general phænomena of the visible creation; and particularly the via lactea ...
Wright, Thomas
Astronomy -- Early works to 1800
Here the to-all extending Eye of Providence, within the Sphere of its
Activity, and as omnipresently presiding, seated in the Center of
Infinity, I would imagine views all the Objects of his Power at once,
and every Thing immediately direct, dispensing instantaneously its
enlivening Influence, to the remotest Regions every where all round. I
know you'll say Astronomers are never to be satisfied, and I must own
where there is so much rational Entertainment for the human Mind, and
so suitable to the true Dignity of God, and most worthy of Man, it is
not easy to know where to stop in such a Scene of Wonders.
Having, I say, once granted that all the Stars may move round one
common Center, I think it is very natural to one, who loves to pursue
Nature as far as we may, to enquire what most likely may be in that
Center; for since we must allow it to be far superior to any other
Point of Situation in the known Universe, it is highly probable, there
may be some one Body of siderial or earthy Substance seated there,
where the divine Presence, or some corporeal Agent, full of all Virtues
and Perfections, more immediately presides over his own Creation. And
here this primary Agent of the omnipotent and eternal Being, may sit
enthroned, as in the _Primum Mobile_ of Nature, acting in Concert with
the eternal Will. To this common Center of Gravitation, which may be
supposed to attract all Vertues, and repel all Vice, all Beings as
to Perfection may tend; and from hence all Bodies first derive their
Spring of Action, and are directed in their various Motions.
Thus in the _Focus_, or Center of Creation, I would willingly introduce
a primitive Fountain, perpetually overflowing with divine Grace, from
whence all the Laws of Nature have their Origin, and this I think would
reduce the whole Universe into regular Order and just Harmony, and at
the same time, inlarge our Ideas of the divine Indulgence, open our
Prospect into Nature's fair Vineyard, the vast Field of all our future
Inheritance.
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