39. A Scheme of the Solar Eclipse, May. 11. 1724. I s. 40. The Literal Accomplishment of Scripture Prophecies: In Answer to a Difcourse of the Grounds and Reasons of the Christian Religion: with a Vindication of Arifteas's History of the Septuagint Version. To which is added, Proposals for printing by Subscription Authentic Records, concerning the Jewish and Christian Religions c. With a Supplement now going to the Press. Concerning Dr. Clark's and Bishop Chandler's Accounts of the Scripture Prophecies. 8vo. Price 3 s. 6d. 41. An Historical Review of all my Writings; with proper Corrections and Improvements through the whole, not yet publish'd. 8vo. To be given to all who buy compleat Setts. Price of all Bound and Numbred, in Twenty Three Volumes, is Seven Guineas, including the Schemes. FH FH PREFACE. B EFORE I come to treat of this Noble Subject, The Aftronomical System of the Universe, with its wonderful Confequences as it is now discovered to us by the good Providence of God, and the laborious Searches of this and the last Age; and chiefly, by the furprizing Sagacity and Penetration of the Illustrious Sir Ifaac Newton; I think it proper to premise two Enquiries, as of great Confequence in way of Preparation tothe receiving real Advantage by this Treatise and without Satisfaction wherein, all fuch Discourses will be of little Effect with many of its Perufers: I mean the Enquiry about that Temper of Mind, which is necessary for the Discovery of Divine Truth; A 1 Truth, and the Enquiry into that Degree of Evidence, that ought to be expected in Divine Matters. For, if all our Knowledge be derived from God, and if it has pleased God to require a certain Degree of Probity, Seriousness, Impartiality, and Humility of Mind; together with hearty Prayers to him for his Direction, Bleffing, and Assistance; and a proper Submission to him, before bewill communicate bis Truths to Men; I mean, at least, communicate the Same So as fhall make a due Impression upontheir Minds, and turn to their real Profit and Edification, to their true Improvement in Virtue and Happiness: And if Men at any time come to the Examination either of the Works or Word of God, without that Temper of Mind, and without those Addresses for bis Aid, and Submiffion to bis Will, which He has determined shall be the Conditions of his Communications to them; especially if they come with the contrary Dispositions, with a Wicked, Partial, Proud, and Ludicrous Temper, and with an utter Disregard to God, his Providence, Worship, and Revelation; all their Researches will come to nothing. If, I say, this be the Cafe, as to the Divine Knowledge,as I believe it is, it cannot but be highly neceffary for us allto confider of this Matter beforehand, and to endeavour after the proper Qualifi |