Two dissertations, I. Concerning the end for which God created the world. II. The…

THE subjects here handled are sublime and important. The end which God had in view in creating the world, was doubtless worthy of him; and consequently the most excellent and glorious possible. This therefore must be worthy to be known by all the intelligent creation, as excellent in itself, and worthy of their pursuit. And as true virtue distinguishes the inhabitants of heaven and all the happy candidates for that world of glory, from all others;—there cannot surely be a more interesting subject.

THE notions which some men entertain concerning God's end in creating the world, and concerning true virtue, in our late author's opinion, have a natural tendency to corrupt christianity, and to destroy the gospel of our divine redeemer. It was therefore, no doubt, in the exercise of a pious concern for the honour and glory of God, and a tender respect to the best interests of his fellow men, that this devout and learned writer undertook the following work.

THE notions which some men entertain concerning God's end in creating the world, and concerning true virtue, in our late author's opinion, have a natural tendency to corrupt christianity, and to destroy the gospel of our divine redeemer. It was therefore, no doubt, in the exercise of a pious concern for the honor and glory of God, and a tender respect to the best interests of his fellow men, that this devout and learned writer undertook the following work.

MAY the father of lights, smile upon the pious and benevolent aims and labours of his servant and crown them with his blessing!

MAY the father of lights, smile upon the pious and benevolent aims and labors of his servant and crown them with his blessing!