Chemical Compendium

quiet receptacle? Where, having been snatched on high, they promise themselves a heavenly end to their motions. Why should I bring up here the various diminutions made to sharper bodies, the children of subtle matter? And the dissections into the smallest fragments? What is the need to recount the actions of the matter itself, the most fluid and subtle, which changes and alters the state of any body whatsoever? Since it exists as the Queen and Mistress in these operations. Who would deny that various coagula have arrived from fluidity to solidity? Where they eagerly gasp to hide themselves in their coverings and envelopes, and to remain unmoved in their hiding places, about to enjoy a deeper quiet. May it be permitted, therefore, for me also, while I drift, to enter the port at your shores with a gentle murmur, along with fluid particles. If they should strike against them, I hope they will not harm them. Behold, therefore, the three said Kingdoms i.e., the mineral, vegetable, and animal kingdoms, naturally segregated by a gentle motion, placing themselves at your stations, that you might receive them with your favor and love.