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Third. To consider the mutual bearings of the various scientific 
conclusions arrived at in the several distinct branches into 
which Science is now divided, in order to get rid of contra- 
dictions and conflicting hypotheses, and thus promote the real 
advancement of true science; and to examine and discuss all 
supposed scientific results with reference to final causes, and 
the more comprehensive and fundamental principles of Philo- 
sophy proper, based upon faith in the existence of one Eternal 
God, who, in His wisdom, created al] things very good. 
Fourth. To publish Papers read before the Society in furtherance 
of the above objects, along with full reports of the discussions 
thereon, in the form of a Journal, or as the Transactions of 
the Institute. 
Fifth. When subjects have been fully discussed, to make the results 
known by means of Lectures of a more pepular kind, and to 
publish such Lectures. 
Sixth. To publish English translations of important foreign works 
of real scientific and philosophical value, especially those 
bearing upon the relation between the Scriptures and Science; 
and to co-operate with other philosophical societies at home 
and abroad, which are now or may hereafter be formed, in the 
interest of Scriptural truth and of real science, and generally 
in furtherance of the objects of this Society. 
Seventh. To found a Library and Reading Rooms for the use of 
the Members and Associates of the Institute, combining the 
principal advantages of a Literary Club. 
§ IL. Constitution. 
1. The Society shall consist of Members and Associates, who in 
future shall be elected as hereinafter set forth. 
2. The government of the Society shall be vested in a Council, to 
which Members only shall be eligible,* consisting of a President, two or 
* Exception: If an Associate has been selected, it has been at an Annual 
General Meeting, and then only after the whole of the Members had been 
consulted, and no disapproval signified. 
