witness against the idol of the desolator-the foundation of the system of the Sun; and, consequently, that the opposite of that against which he testifies must present itself to his mind as the TRUTH. The Archbishop's arguments, however, in some other parts of his discourse require a little weeding-they do not fully carry out his recommendation to follow truth at all hazards. There is an exception in favour of Christendom's idol. How rarely do we meet with pure unadulterated FAITH! The word is sown; the enemy is at hand to root it up. Hence, I repeat, how rare to meet with rigid Faith! I have already intimated that some portions of this Letter are more particularly intended for the perusal and attentive reflection of my relative, the Rev. Dr. Boyle, of Boston. I would not, however, have it inferred from this that I regard the respected friend to whom it is addressed as feeling less interest in the important truths of the Gospel of Christ,-or that I believe he would pass by, as an object unworthy of his notice, any communication having for its aim the vindication of the sacred Word of God. I have long since experienced many instances of his favourable reception of papers on similar subjects, which he has done me the honour to peruse with attention, and has not unfrequently expressed his approbation of their contents. I will, therefore, make no apology for transcribing a portion of my Cousin's letter of the 21st of November last, in acknowledgment of the receipt of a copy of the Antiquarian Miscellany. In a letter which accompanied it, I had endeavoured to call to his mind that I had addressed him, during his visit to Bath, on the subject of a certain branch of science upon which we did not cordially agree. In reply to this he "I have a very indistinct recollection of the difference of opinion to which you refer in the concluding part of your favour, on a certain branch of science. If however you should meet with a copy of your Dissertation on the subject, I shall be happy to refresh my memory by a perusal of it." says, Q Two reasons will account for his not having yet received the copy of the "Dissertation," as he is pleased to term it: firstly, my not having had an immediate opportunity of sending it; and secondly, my being partly in expectation of his return to England at no distant period. The few copies which were printed of the work referred to were presented to friends, and it finally became forgotten ; I will, however, endeavour to borrow one in readiness for the next opportunity, and in the meantime I believe that the present Letter will very properly supply its place, since the main subject of each is a vindication of the word of God against every species of scientific opposition. It is, It will therefore afford me extreme pleasure if my reverend relative will, with an impartial and unbiassed mind, give the contents of the Book now presented to him a serious perusal. as he is well aware, the imperative duty of one engaged in his sacred vocation to reflect deeply on the nature of the great transgression, and diligently to "search the Scriptures," in order to |