CONTENTS.

UNITY OF CREATION AND THE TEACHINGS OF JESUS.

The mental and moral state of Mankind at the advent of Christ-Gross dark-

ness covered the earth-Painful incertitude-Heroic struggles for light-

Ideas of the origin and government of the world-Association of deities-

Gods of the Greeks, Romans, Egyptians, etc.-Monsters of corruption-Ig-

norance of the most enlightened-Views of Zeno, Cleanthes, etc.-Their

highest wisdom sadly disfigured-Condition of man, unaided, hopeless.... 27

Light breaking forth in an unexpected quarter-Sublime enunciations of
Jesus-True ideas of Creation and Providence-New doctrines to the world
-Christ alone as a Teacher-But one God and Ruler-Corroboration of
science in these last days......

The world made and governed by One-Evidence of this-Laws of nature

uniform and universal-Physical forces invariable-Types of animal or-

ganization uniform-Sea and land and air correlated-Vital bonds between

the earth and the atmosphere-Balancings of nature-Interdependence-

The chain of love...........

The earth a dependency of the sun-Related to the Planets-Similarity of

adjustments-Equilibrium of the System-Identity of composition-Speci-

mens of planet materials-The planetary family a member of a higher

family-Sidereal systems numerous and magnificent-The throne of God

the grand centre....

BONDS of the Universe. Gravitation-An all-pervading force-Embraces

alike the minute and the vast-Poises world against world-Binds and

guides the whole. Luminiferous ether—Its vibrations--Consignments of

light and heat-Rate of travel-Pictures flying through space-The Cruci-

fixion and Deluge still visible. Magnetism-The sun its source-Outward

flow-A storm in the sun setting fire to buildings on the earth-Magnetic

wave among the planets. Same forces acting throughout the universe-

All creation related and in sympathy-The work of One Creator, the em-

pire of one Ruler-The God revealed by Jesus a perfect character-Whence

this wisdom?-"I am from above."..

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LAWS OF NATURE AND THE DOCTRINES OF PROVIDENCE AND PRAYER.

God ever in contact and communication with his works-The Scripture recog-
nizes the Divine agency in all-Scepticism ascribes all to physical Laws-
The difference great and important... . . .

I. THE TRUE IMPORT OF PHYSICAL LAWs.

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Erroneous conceptions prevalent-Law not an agent, but a rule—“ Laws im-
pressed on matter," a phrase without meaning-The universe not a self-
acting machine-Atheism with a God-Senses in which the term Law is
used-1. Denotes order of facts-2. The properties of matter-3. The action
of substances. Combining proportions of substances fixed-Beautiful com-
binations of gases-Composition of solids invariable-The mountains
weighed in scales-Yet Laws are not efficient causes-The power behind is
God's-Matter neither self-active nor self-existent-Correlation of forces-
All modifications of one force-This the will-force of God-Beautiful har-
mony with Scripture-Many and great discoveries made-But the words of
Jesus need no change or emendation...
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II. THE RELATION OF PHYSICAL LAWS TO PROVIDENCE.

Providence a fundamental doctrine of Scripture-Materialists deny providence

-Are we forced to this by science?-Invariable action of individual forces

admitted-Every result the effect of a combination of forces-Combinations

endlessly variable-So, therefore, are the results-Striking examples of

variable results from invariable laws-Any amount of good or evil possible

without violation of laws-The hidings of God's power-Man's con-

trivances and God's arrangements essentially different-Without provi-

dence creation would rush into ruin-Illustrations-Tea and strychnia, etc.

-Impurities in the atmosphere-Azone and disease-A universe under the

control of a corps of philosophers-Arrogance of materialists-Humbling

confessions of Spencer, Lyell and Tyndall-The Great Teacher-Sweet to

be at His feet...

III. BEARING OF PHYSICAL LAWS ON ANSWER TO PRAYER.

Prayer a duty and a privilege-Enjoined by precept and example-Its effi-

cacy plainly asserted...

Prayers for sustenance and protection-These pronounced by scepticism vain—
Tyndall's statement-His presumptive boldness-Forced to acknowledge
prayer reasonable-Answer to prayer not necessarily a violation of Law-
If Tyndall is right, Christ must be wrong-Prayer for material benefits
not a request for a miracle-Prayer answered, not by violating, but adjust-
ing Laws-Man able to trace but a few links of the chain of cause and effect
-The Divine influence imparted at a link above his reach-God never
dissevered from the world's government-The fountain-head of influence-
Connection of prayer and its answer like that of the moon and tides—
Prayer of the Pilgrim Fathers for rain-Their prayer against invasion-
Prayer of the persecuted Covenanters-Prayers of England and the Spanish

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Armada-Prayers of England and the Fleet of William of Orange-The

science of to-day knows nothing to forbid belief in answers to these

prayers

Prayer for the sick—A dictate of nature—The last resource of the wretched—

Even this the sceptic would bar up-"The hospital experiment"-Its ab-

surdity shown from six considerations-It is the Jews again requiring a

sign-Prayer the universal voice of nature-This religious instinct is a fact

in nature-Not implanted to mock or deceive-Prayer of physical benefit

to the sick demonstrated-1. As regards remedies-2. The patient's' frame

-3. The burden of suffering-4. The final issue. Important benefits de-

rived, though no miracle be wrought-Abimelec-Hezekiah-Melancthon

-Thomas Charles-What is promised in Scripture verified....

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THEORY OF EVOLUTION AND MAN'S INNOCENCE, FALL, AND

REDEMPTION.

The common belief-Darwin's theory-Gradual variation-Struggle for ex-

istence Quotations from his works-Man's pedigree-Return to Democri-

tus-Darwinism irreconcilable with Christianity-Undermines its funda-

mental doctrines.....

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I. ORIGIN OF SPECIES.

Evolution but a hypothesis-The honored chiefs of science opposed to it.... 170

1. The transformation of one species into another a thing unknown. Variation

limited-Mummy dogs, apes, etc.-No change in 600 or 3000 generations—

The beginning of a species never witnessed by man....

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2. Bar to transformation set up in nature. Sterility-Law of hybridity-Cross-

ings not natural, but artificial results-Humming-birds instanced-Huxley

confesses the difficulty of this bar-Darwin speaks vexedly of it......... 173

3. Chains of lineal descent not to be found. No evidence of their ever having

existed-Said to be exceeding numerous, yet not one discovered-Wanting

where most likely to be-Even the Horse and the Hipparion refuse to link

-Testimony of Prof. Dana-And of Prof. Leconte...

4. Many animals of high organization have appeared suddenly upon the stage.

Various instances-Theory and facts here in conflict-Phenomena of the

ancient Devonian Sea.....

5. Animals do not grow more and more simple as we travel back in time.

Higher forms do not fade away towards worms or ascidians-IDEAL

JOURNEY down through the earth's crust to prove this-The first foot we

set down rests below the dust of Adam-We descend through the Tertiary-

Ages fly past with every step-Wonderful scenes-Huge quadrupeds-

Herds of Xiphodons-Strange tenants in sea and land and air-The nether-

most confines of this formation reached-Vast distance in time traversed—

No sign of fading away..

Enter the Secondary-Pass through 2000 feet of stratification-No mountain
has yet lifted its head above the waters-A full mile of Jurassic formations-

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LAWS OF NATURE AND THE DOCTRINES OF PROVIDENCE AND PRAYER.

God ever in contact and communication with his works-The Scripture recog-
nizes the Divine agency in all—Scepticism ascribes all to physical Laws—
The difference great and important....

I. THE TRUE IMPORT OF PHYSICAL LAWS.

Erroneous conceptions prevalent-Law not an agent, but a rule-" Laws im-
pressed on matter," a phrase without meaning-The universe not a self-
acting machine-Atheism with a God-Senses in which the term Law is
used-1. Denotes order of facts-2. The properties of matter-3. The action
of substances. Combining proportions of substances fixed-Beautiful com-
binations of gases-Composition of solids invariable-The mountains
weighed in scales-Yet Laws are not efficient causes-The power behind is
God's-Matter neither self-active nor self-existent-Correlation of forces-
All modifications of one force-This the will-force of God-Beautiful har-
mony with Scripture-Many and great discoveries made-But the words of
Jesus need no change or emendation...

II. THE RELATION OF PHYSICAL LAWS TO PROVIDENCE.

Providence a fundamental doctrine of Scripture-Materialists deny providence

-Are we forced to this by science ?-Invariable action of individual forces

admitted-Every result the effect of a combination of forces-Combinations

endlessly variable-So, therefore, are the results-Striking examples of

variable results from invariable laws-Any amount of good or evil possible

without violation of laws-The hidings of God's power-Man's con-

trivances and God's arrangements essentially different-Without provi-

dence creation would rush into ruin-Illustrations-Tea and strychnia, etc.

-Impurities in the atmosphere-Azone and disease-A universe under the

control of a corps of philosophers—Arrogance of materialists-Humbling

confessions of Spencer, Lyell and Tyndall-The Great Teacher-Sweet to

be at His feet.....

III. BEARING OF PHYSICAL LAWS ON ANSWER TO PRAYER.

Prayer a duty and a privilege-Enjoined by precept and example-Its effi-

cacy plainly asserted......

Prayers for sustenance and protection-These pronounced by scepticism vain—
Tyndall's statement-His presumptive boldness-Forced to acknowledge
prayer reasonable-Answer to prayer not necessarily a violation of Law-
If Tyndall is right, Christ must be wrong-Prayer for material benefits
not a request for a miracle-Prayer answered, not by violating, but adjust-
ing Laws-Man able to trace but a few links of the chain of cause and effect
-The Divine influence imparted at a link above his reach-God never
dissevered from the world's government-The fountain-head of influence-
Connection of prayer and its answer like that of the moon and tides-
Prayer of the Pilgrim Fathers for rain-Their prayer against invasion—
Prayer of the persecuted Covenanters-Prayers of England and the Spanish

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103

Armada-Prayers of England and the Fleet of William of Orange-The

science of to-day knows nothing to forbid belief in answers to these

prayers

Prayer for the sick-A dictate of nature-The last resource of the wretched-

Even this the sceptic would bar up-"The hospital experiment"-Its ab-

surdity shown from six considerations-It is the Jews again requiring a

sign-Prayer the universal voice of nature-This religious instinct is a fact

in nature-Not implanted to mock or deceive-Prayer of physical benefit

to the sick demonstrated—1. As regards remedies-2. The patient's frame

-3. The burden of suffering-4. The final issue. Important benefits de-

rived, though no miracle be wrought-Abimelec-Hezekiah-Melancthon

-Thomas Charles-What is promised in Scripture verified...

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125

THEORY OF EVOLUTION AND MAN'S INNOCENCE, FALL, AND

REDEMPTION.

The common belief-Darwin's theory-Gradual variation-Struggle for ex-

istence Quotations from his works-Man's pedigree-Return to Democri-

tus-Darwinism irreconcilable with Christianity-Undermines its funda-

mental doctrines....

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I. ORIGIN OF SPECIES.

Evolution but a hypothesis-The honored chiefs of science opposed to it.... 170

1. The transformation of one species into another a thing unknown. Variation

limited-Mummy dogs, apes, etc.-No change in 600 or 3000 generations-

The beginning of a species never witnessed by man..

2. Bar to transformation set up in nature. Sterility-Law of hybridity-Cross-

ings not natural, but artificial results-Humming-birds instanced-Huxley

confesses the difficulty of this bar-Darwin speaks vexedly of it......

3. Chains of lineal descent not to be found. No evidence of their ever having

existed-Said to be exceeding numerous, yet not one discovered-Wanting

where most likely to be-Even the Horse and the Hipparion refuse to link

-Testimony of Prof. Dana-And of Prof. Leconte...

...

4. Many animals of high organization have appeared suddenly upon the stage.

Various instances-Theory and facts here in conflict-Phenomena of the

ancient Devonian Sea......

5. Animals do not grow more and more simple as we travel back in time.

Higher forms do not fade away towards worms or ascidians-IDEAL

JOURNEY down through the earth's crust to prove this-The first foot we

set down rests below the dust of Adam-We descend through the Tertiary—

Ages fly past with every step-Wonderful scenes-Huge quadrupeds-

Herds of Xiphodons-Strange tenants in sea and land and air-The nether-

most confines of this formation reached-Vast distance in time traversed-

No sign of fading away....

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Enter the Secondary-Pass through 2000 feet of stratification-No mountain
has yet lifted its head above the waters-A full mile of Jurassic formations-