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 both reason and religion, in the interpretation of things. Again it says: "Or do they not contemplate the kingdom of heaven and earth and the things which God hath created." This is a plain exhortation to encourage the use of observation of creation. And remember that one whom God especially distinguishes in this respect, Abraham, the prophet. For He says: "And this did we show unto Abraham: the kingdom of heaven and earth." Further He says: "Do they not consider the camels, how they are created; and the heaven, how it is raised." Or still again: "And (who) meditate on the creation of heaven and earth, saying, O Lord thou hast not created this in vain." There are many other verses on this subject: too numerous to be enumerated.

Now, it being established that the Law makes the observation and consideration of creation by reason obligatory—