0 INDEPENDENCY: A DEDUCTION FROM THE LAWS OF THE UNIVERSE. BY EVAN LEWIS, B.A., F.R.G.S., F.E.S. AUTHOR OF "The Coal Pit Tragedy; or, a Warning Cry from a Living Grave." "Seeking WITH SEVERAL PLAIN AND COLOURED ILLUSTRATIONS. Εἷς γάρ ἐστιν ὑμῶν ὁ διδάσκαλος, πάντες δὲ ὑμεῖς LONDON: ELLIOT STOCK, 62, PATERNOSTER ROW 1862. DIVINITY SCHOOL LIBRARY THE ARGUMENT. THERE IS A UNITY IN THE UNIVERSE.-All created objects have something in each which is common to all. This is illustrated by reference to :- Gravitation, Electricity and Nerve Force-Mo- tion of Bodies through space-The forms of worlds and of organic cells-The development and growth of organized beings-Chemical na- ture of food-Vegetable and animal stomachs- Process of absorption-Central organ of propul- sion-Tendency of the strong to help the weak- System of relief-Development of deficient parts or organs-Importance and influence of light in the CHAPTER II.-THE DEVELOPMENTAL DIVERSITIES OF THE UNIVERSE. UNITY HAS ITS LIMITS.-Teaching of Paul-No two objects alike in the Universe-Varieties in celestial luminaries Distribution of plants and animals-Scientific classification-Picture of a rural scene-Variations in music-The faces, voices and bodies of no two men alike-Diversities the means of present recognition-Future recognition by thought-Basis of discoveryOrigin of consciousness-Works of Art-Uniformity incompatible with beauty, friendship, and happiness-Influence of uniformity on the intellectual creation-Diversities in man recognized by Scripture. 19-28 CHAPTER III.-APPLICATION OF THE FOREGOING DEDUCTIONS TO ECCLESIASTICAL FORMS. SECTION I. THE CHURCH OF ROME.-Infallibility claimed-Man's individual responsibility denied -Mental slavery. 29-30 SECTION II.-THE CHURCH OF ENGLAND.-Secular inducements to enter the Church-Moral inducements-Man's mind fettered in the Church-The Creed of the Church of England-Fundamental data and deductions-The Monarch, the Ruler of England in spiritual matters-Fifteen Articles of Faith, with authoritative proofs and criticisms -The Clergy must believe and disbelieve what they are told-The slightest departure from the Articles imposed criminal-Dissenters must be treated as heathen-Bishops have power to give or withhold the Holy Spirit-Man is responsible for promises made by others, without his authority, sanction, or knowledge-Baptismal Regeneration-Priestly absolution-The good works of unconverted men are positively sinful-A belief in the Trinity, as defined in Athanasius' Creed, essential to salvation-That the teaching of Paul, &c., was defective, &c.-Sects in the Church of England. 30-69 ... DR. PYKE AN ILLUSTRATION.-The appointment of an Evangelical Bishop to the City of Cant, divided into two parts; 1, the agreement; 2, the conviction-Conscience and gold-The triumph and the sacrifice.... 69-82 SECTION III.—WESLEYAN METHODISM.-The noble spirit of Methodists-Their working habitsLiberality— Characteristics of Conference-Election of President-The legal Their success |