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 On a careful survey of the human system, we find it composed of numerous parts which are all different from each other. Its structure is the most complex of any object in the universe. There is no other created thing which consists of so many parts; yet no two of these parts are found to be precisely alike. Some of them differ widely both in form and function. But notwithstanding the endless number and diversity of parts, they are all mutually dependent, mutually adapted to each other's wants, and work together in admirable harmony. Every organ, however minute, has its post assigned it, and its appropriate work given it to do. The brain, heart, liver, pleura, lungs, pancreas, and abdominal viscera—how different are these from each other in their form and structure! How different also in their functions, or in the work given them to do! Yet how admirably they do harmonize! What entire unanimity among these numerous and diverse parts! What perfect concert of action! All the more perfect because of their diversity. With what beautiful brotherly love do they all work together, and what tender regard has each for the welfare of all the rest! If one is out of order, all the others are more or less uncomfortable and restless. If one suffers, all the rest sympathize and suffer with it. It is a law—and herein we have a beautiful illustration of the