that Father De Smet was fortunately endowed by nature - but nature, my brethren, is God ; he it was who fashioned the instrument, and shaped it to the work for which he destined it. Religion perfected nature and lent lustre to the natural gifts of this gentle, generous mana Religion will likewise perfect you, and teach you how to act for God; it will gain you the grace of living in conformity to the nobility of'your origin and the grandeur of your destiny; and thus prepare for you a happy and holy death.