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Third. To consider the matual 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 all things very good. 



Pourth. 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 popular 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. 



§ II. 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 

 (whose Members shall be chosen from among the Members and 

 Associates of the Society and be professedly Christians), consisting of a 

 President, two or more (not exceeding seven) Vice-Presidents, a 

 Treasurer, one or more Honorary Secretaries, and twelve or more (not 

 exceeding twenty-four) Ordinary Members of Council, who shall be 



