CONTENTS. 



to guard us from similar dangers. Extract from Rev. D. Young. Nature of the pro 

 posed connexion between science and religion. Attributes of the Deity displayed in his 

 works. Authors who have illustrated this subject, with remarks on some of their writings. 

 Modern system of physico-theology , a desideratum. Newton, Maclaurin, and Robison s 

 sentiments on this subject. Truths of revelation ought to be recognised in scientific 

 instructions. Squeamishness of certain philosophers in this respect. Extract from 

 Dr. Robison. Harmony of Nature and Revelation. Scientific instructions should 

 produce a moral impression. Prayer and recognition of the Deity in philosophical 

 associations. Hypocrisy of skeptics. Exemplified in the case of Bvffon. Topics, 

 connected with religion, which might occasionally be discussed in scientific associations. 

 Immortality, its importance in a scientific point of view. Skeptical philosophy insufficient 

 to support the mind in the prospect of dissolution exemplified in the case of Voltaire, 

 ttutfbn, Gibbon, Hume, and Diderot Concluding reflections - - - - - 



APPENDIX. 



Ni I. Ignorance of the dark ages scarcity and high price of books - - - -165 

 JN V,. II. Superstitious opinions respecting comets and eclipses Description of a solar 

 eclipse, and its effects on the inhabitants of Barbary ----.-. 166 



No. III. Absurdities of Astrology ..-167 



No. IV. Proofs of the belief which 13 still attached to the doctrines of Astrology - - 168 

 No. V. Illustrations of some of the opinions and practices in relation to witchcraft - 169 

 History of witchcraft and the numbers that suffered for this supposed crime - - 17C 

 No. VI. Proofs that the belief in witchcraft is still prevalent among certain classes of 



society --------------- 171 



Tales of superstition published by the Jesuits Anecdote of Alexander Davidson, A. M. 173 

 No. VII. Circumstances which have occasionally led to the belief of spectres and appari 

 tions Indistinct vision Doses of opium Drunkenness Dreams Fear Tricks of 

 im postors Ventriloquism Witch of E ndor Phantasmagoria G host of a Flea, &c. 1 74- 1 8 1 

 No. VIII. Explosions of steam-engines Accidents in America on the Liverpool Rail 

 way, &c. with remarks 181-183 



No. IX. Circumstances which led to the invention of the Safety Lamp ... 183 

 No. X. On the utility of the remarks and observations of Mechanics and Manufacturers 184 

 No. XI. Liberality of Religious Sectaries in America, contrasted with British bigotry 184 

 No. XII. On the demoralizing effects of Infidel Philosophy in France. Gambling 

 Concubinage Prostitution Profanation of the Sabbath Danso-mania moial reflec 

 tions C onsecration of the &quot; Goddess of Reason&quot; Concluding remarks . - 187-191 



