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little prospect of gain and advantage which offers itself here, if he does not find it consistent with his views of an Hereafter. In a word, his hopes are full of Immortality, his schemes are large and glorious, and his conduct suitable to one who knows his true interest, and how to pursue it by proper methods. [[note]] No: 230. [[/note]] Human nature appears a very deformed, or a very beautiful object, according to the different lights in which it is viewed. When we see men of inflamed passions, or of wicked designs, tearing one another to pieces by open violence, or undermining each other by secret treachery; when we observe base and narrow ends pursued by ignominious and dishonest means; when we behold men mixed in society as if it were for the destruction of it; we are even ashamed of our Species, and out of humour with our own Being. But in another light, when we behold them mild, good, and benevolent, full of a generous regard for the public prosperity, compassionating each other's distresses, and relieving each other's wants, we can hardly believe they are creatures of the same kind. In this view they appear Gods to each other, in the exercise of the noblest power, that of doing good; and the greatest compliment we have ever been able to make to
