which Science is now divided, in order to get rid of con- 
tradictions 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 funda- 
mental principles of Philosophy proper, based upon faith 
in the existence of one Eternal God, who, in His wisdom, 
created all things very good. 
Fourth. To publish Papers read before the Society in further- 
ance 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 here- 
after 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, to 
which members only shall be eligible, 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 elected at 
the Annual General Meeting of the Members and Associates of the 
Institute. But, in the interval between two annual meetings, 
