On the Proofs of Divine Power and Wisdom: Derived from the Study of Astronomy; and on the Evidence, Doctrines, and Precepts of Revealed Religion

J. Smith, 1827 - 408 pages

The Power of God displayed in the Heavens	1

Conclusion	16

The force of gravity and the law of its variation affords	23

Advantages derived from the law of gravitation p	25

The axis of rotation of each of the planets is a permanent	31

LECTURE III	38

The central body alone luminous	56

Theories which have been framed with the intention	62

Presumptuous Sins	213

Consequences of Presumptuous sins	220

Presumptuous sins to be avoided through the grace	226

Importance of religious meditation	241

The Omnipresence of God as displayed in his works	246

The Omnipresence of God as declared in his word	253

LECTURE XIV	264

This wisdom attainable by all	271

Objection against the probability of any Divine revela	71

LECTURE V	88

It is directed to the regulation of the heart	94

It is itself an active agent	102

LECTURE VI	109

The miracles of Christ established by testimony	113

The Apostles taught the inspiration of the books of	119

The Scriptures are adapted to make wise the simple	132

Purity of revealed religion	144

Revealed religion is true and just	153

The Advantage and Pleasure derived from	157

LECTURE IX	178

The Scriptures promise great reward	191

PART III	198

The discovery of secret faults	207

Conclusion	277

LECTURE XVI	302

Description of a forgetful hearer	323

LECTURE XVIII	330

The resurrection of Christ a pledge of our own resur	337

The resurrection of Christ an inducement to holiness	344

All power given to Christ in heaven	351

LECTURE XX	363

Motives of obedience	373

It was made that he might redeem us from all ini	380

On the change produced in the time of rotation	385

Their division of Chronology into four ages p	391

Baillys Astronomie Orientale et Indienne	397

The artificial system probably introduced about A D 538	403

Title	On the Proofs of Divine Power and Wisdom: Derived from the Study of Astronomy; and on the Evidence, Doctrines, and Precepts of Revealed Religion Hulsean lecture
Author	Temple Chevallier
Publisher	J. Smith, 1827
Original from	The British Library
Digitized	19 May 2015
Length	408 pages

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