Triumphs of the Bible, with the testimony of science to its truth

Front matter

WITH THE

TESTIMONY OF SCIENCE

TO ITS TKUTH.

Part I. Triumphs Of The Bible

Severity of its ordeal— Its preservation a twofold argument— Scripture itself a battle-ground — Christianity a " Book Revelation " — Its achievements — Propagation of the Gospel— Causes assigned by Gibbon for its triumph inadequate— The Cross still a conquering sign — The Book advancing — Its final triumph in the world assured— The almoner of temporal blessings— Picture of ancient Athens — Social tyranny of the people — An accomplished Athenian— Corresponding picture of Roman manners — Beneficent changes wrought by Christianity—Glorious consummation in the future— The agent of intellectual ad- , vancement— Splendor of the ancient civilization — Its fatal defect — Religion of the Bible the wanting element — Triumphs during the dark ages — The great boon of the Reformation— Influence of the Bible on Literature, Art, and Science — Colossal man hypothesis — The Bible's greatest triumph — Still an object of hostility— Combination of enemies— Duty of the Christian— Tho Bible prepared for every scrutiny, pp. 13—71

Part II. Testimony Of Science To The Bible

PRELIMINARY.

Difference in aim and object of Science and Revelation— Phenomenal language- Truths concealed therein, pp. 73—76