Man is not, as the poet said, "the noblest study of mankind." God is the noblest study of man, and Him we can study in three ways. 1st. From His image as developed in Christ the Ideal, and in all good men -- great good men. 2dly. From His works. 3dly. From His dealings in history; this is the real philosophy of history.

Letters and Memories. 1842.