Quote by William Cowper

Nature is a good name for an effect whose cause is God.

Nature is a good name for an effect whose cause is God.

Summary

This quote suggests that the term "nature" is a suitable way to describe the effects or outcomes produced by a higher power, which is God. It implies that the natural phenomena and processes we observe in the world are the result of divine intervention or a higher order. By labeling it as "nature," one acknowledges that there is a deeper cause and intelligence behind these manifestations. The quote implies that the term "nature" is a way to describe God's creations and the laws that govern them.

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By William Cowper

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