New-York tribune., 1874-11-24


because he had never witnessed the dissection
Of Il brain, 1t must at least be admitted that
the most acute analysts OF the mental
functions among the most devoted students
OF human physiology. The two streams OF life
commingle as they flow, and knowledge OF ono often
serves for the illustration of the other. Dr. Flint has
thus made precious contribution to universal science
as well as discharged debt due his profession by
aiding place its principles upon a solid foundation.
The fruits of his labors though inspired by limited
specalties, will to the OF general truth
CHRISTIANITY AND SCIENCE. SERIES oP LEcruREs pH'
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One of the most interesting circumstances
connected with these lectures the fact that they were
delivered by Unitarian professor in Harvard College
before Orthodox theological seminary in tue City OF
NewYOrk Tie occasion, II is true, did not involve the
discussion of peculiar dOctrina theories there was 10
demand the Of opinions which might not be
regarded as held in by the speaker aud the
audience but the choice OF the lecturer must be looked
upon exercise OF courtesy or of charity, OF which,
certainly until within recent period, the specimens
have been conspicuous The principles set forth in
the present volume are almost identical with those
maintained by DR.. Channug in his celebrated
DudleiIn lecture the same subject, but we
believe that iusrious divine was Invited to re
peat discourse before the AudOver Seminary nor in
the orthodox pupits OF the vicinity. The felicity with
which Dr. Peabody has discharged his trust shows that
there was little peril in the novel experiment. Not
word did he utter to indicate the school Of faith of which
he was a disciple Thcre nothing, we should judge.
TO give oftnse the most scrupu0us conscience There
was reference to disputed points Of opinion. The
evidences of the Christian faitb held by the Church
universal set forth with earnesness and power.
No attempt made to soften prejudces, or impair
convictions. Few readers Of the volume would suspect
that there WAS any heagen-wdo difference be-
tween the preacher aud the congregation. In
this modest retcence. Dr.. Peabody has eyinced
both good feeling and go)i sense The printed
lectures thus become the property not OF sect or
school, but Christian stu enJs in general They Will
not sare by any novelties OF thought, but IN express
sion and Illustration they bear the mental stamp Of the
author Sufficient learning, moderation of tone strength
Of argument aud cearnrss OF judgment combined in
their composition. As an example OF Dr. Pcabody'5
method, may refer to his Introductory remarks on
the relations of religion and science. He dclims any
antaaonism between the two branches Of human expe-
rience and activity. The alarm OF mid Christians at
the progress OF physical science. he represents as
groundIess True science and Christianity il 1t come
from divine revelation, cannot contradict each other.
They must coincide far they cover the same
ground The Creator put his the
whole ion less than his written Word The he
rogyphs OF Nature must correspond to the alphabec
writing OF revelation But true science is not pacIa-
tioD but knowledge; not haliruths but whole truths
not possible hypothesis but actual principles, which
explain the phenomena OF The opinions of sci
entihc men, however plausible. not science Many
such opinions have been dominant at former periods.
but are now obsolete. DE- Peabody does not regard the
theory OF evolution, which he declares is at present
generally received among scientific necessarily
hostile 10 religious faith. Some earnest and devOut
Christian believers among its most earnest and able
adherents. Indeed lie allrms that there certain
aspects which this theory is peculiarly at
tract grounds.
tion implies creative wisdom. much mora Is 1t
implied in the endowment Of atoms with the
power OF development the various forms OF organic
and spiritual being. Even II we were compelled TO
trace descent from ancestry of apes animal
cues, might look with complacency our humble
Origin from which might anticipate a further devel
opmcnt gels and archan gels much superior
ourselves TO the animals from which
sprang But while we have reason, the friends OF
religion, TO fear such specuations, are not called
upon to make them the least concession. They
hypotheses without proof argues the author. and
have claim to be regarded science. As respects
the peculiar theme OF his lectures, Dr. Peabody for tho
most part, ADOPTS the usual method of discussion.
arranging his materials under the division OF external
and internal evidence although his line OF argument
appears TO attach less Importance to the proof from
prophecy than from miracles.
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The author of this volume has evidently
kept company with many OF the liner spirits OF the age
until his mind has become imbued with tho fragrance
OF their thought He has pursued wide range Of read
Ing making frequent excarsions into remote neds ana
choosing his gudos with eminent discretion. although
among too great variety Of authorities Tor unity OF
conviction. His rambles led him into garden and
forest by the seasbore aud the mountain side on
favvn tha