This eight-volume treatise examines how the power, wisdom, and goodness of God can be observed in the natural world. The author uses scientific evidence and philosophical reasoning to argue that divine design is evident in everything from geology to astronomy. Written in the 19th century, this work continues to be influential in both religious and scientific circles. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.