Charles. It is in the Supernatural.
Mr. Alcott. You said at first that there was something in outward Nature which we should worship.
Charles. No; I don't think we should worship anything but the Invisible.
Mr. Alcott. What is the Invisible?
Charles. It is the Supernatural.
John B. It is the Inward—the Spiritual. But I don't see why we should not worship the sun a little as well—
Mr. Alcott. As well as the Sun-maker? But there are sun-worshippers.
John B. Yes; a little; for the sun gives us light and heat.
Mr. Alcott. What is the difference between your feeling when you think of the sun, or the ocean (he described some grand scenes), and when you think of Conscience acting in such cases as—(he gave some striking instances of moral power). Is there not a difference?
(They raised their hands.)