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CONTENTS.

On the creation of the earth-Light-The atmosphere, and the separation

of land and sea

On the formation of our planetary system-The stars, and the comets

Creation of vegetation-Necessity of light and air to it-On the divine

agency in nature—On the distinction between light and the solar ray

Outlines of some of the chief principles and properties of the organization

and system of the vegetable creation

Inferences from the preceding facts-No spontaneous production of plants

Their reproductive system

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Brief review of the uses of plants in the system of creation-Actions and

phenomena of their living principle

The local creation and gradual diffusion of plants-The fossil traces and

remains of ancient plants in the subterranean strata-Their indications.

of the primeval state and vegetation of the earth

The creation of fish and whales-The general principles of their formation

and peculiar nature

The forms and colors of fishes—Their general character-Voices of some

-Their serenity and habitual comfort

On the nature and phenomena of the mental principle which appears in the

fish order of animated beings

A brief review of the mollusca, testacea, zoophyte, and infusoria orders;

and of their indications of feeling and mind

The bird creation-Their plumage and song-Power of flight, and migra-

tions-Numbers and classes-General character, and mental faculties

The formation of quadrupeds-Their Linnæan classification into orders

and genera―Their general qualities-Number-Food-Organs of sense

-Voice and feelings

A brief review of the qualities, phenomena, and character of the quadru-

The oviparous and amphibious quadrupeds-The tortoise, crocodile, and

lizard tribes-A general view of their nature, qualities, and mental

The serpent tribe-Their peculiarities and mind-Their more remarkable

species-The alledged sea-serpent

On the formation of insects-Their classes and importance-Their meta-

morphoses-Their actions and habits-Their senses, qualities, mind, and

On the fossil remains of animals found in the rocks and strata of the earth

-I. Those of the marine classes in the secondary strata-II. The land-

quadrupeds of the tertiary beds-Nothing inconsistent with the Mosaic

Further considerations on the living principle in plants and animals; and

its immaterial nature-Division of existing things into the material and

immaterial—The four great classes of the latter-Its possible connection

with other systems

The formation of man-The principle and process of his being-The di-

vine image and likeness-Nature of human knowledge-Man's self-for-

mation, free agency, and free will

On the peculiarities of the human body, which contribute to the superiority

of man—His erect head and form-His peculiar legs and feet—His pow-

erful arm and hand-His delicate and sensitive skin.-The female crea-

The first state and residence of the human beings created-The beginning

of language-The fall of man-Corruption and vices of the general po-

pulation-Its universal destruction by a deluge

THE

SACRED HISTORY

OF

THE WORLD.

LETTER I.

ON THE CREATION OF THE EARTH-LIGHT-THE ATMOSPHERE, AND THE SEPARATION OF LAND AND SEA.

MY DEAR BOY,

All

In this aspiring age, no mind seems disposed to rest contented with either ancient opinions or ancient institutions; at least not without subjecting both to examinations and criticisms which oftener unsettle and disturb, than benefit and satisfy. But every period has its own character of action and thought; and the present is distinguished by a more than ordinary sensibility of existing errors and imperfections, and by diffusing a desire to avoid or correct them. This tendency has spread, or is spreading into every topic which has interested or agitated human nature. subjects have been exposed to much scepticism, and to rigid inquiry. The mind has become unusually restless, in exploring the causes and reasons of all things; and expects and exacts, that when it is required to believe, it should have full elucidations of the grounds and principles on which its assent is required, in addition to the knowledge or evidence of the facts or things themselves. Every department of the natural sciences has been subjected to this scrutiny, and has been benefited by such rigid investigations. The

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