#A demonstration of the existence and providence of God, from the contemplation of the visible structure of the greater and the lesser world in two parts, the first shewing the excellent contrivance of the heavens, earth, sea, &c., the second the wonderful formation of the body of man / by John Edwards ...#

##Edwards, John, 1637-1716.## A demonstration of the existence and providence of God, from the contemplation of the visible structure of the greater and the lesser world in two parts, the first shewing the excellent contrivance of the heavens, earth, sea, &c., the second the wonderful formation of the body of man / by John Edwards ... Edwards, John, 1637-1716.

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#####Front#####

1. TO THE Most Reverend Father in God, His GRACE THOMAS By Divine Providence Lord Archbishop of Canterbury, Primate and Metropolitan of all England, &c.

2. The PREFACE.

3. THE CONTENTS.

   _ PART I. CHAP. I.THE Argument of the following Discourse is suited to the Genius of those for whom it is chieCHAP. II.The Author proceeds to a Particular Proof of the Divine Existence and Providence from the CCHAP. III.The Oblique Course of the Sun, being the Cause of the Vicissitudes of Day and Night, of WiCHAP. IV.The things which are remarkable in the Space between the Heavens and the Earth administer cCHAP. V.The Frame of the Earth argues a Godhead. A particular Account of the Torrid Zone, and of theCHAP. VI.Vegetables are next consider'd, and their Different Parts enumerated, and shew'd to be ArguCHAP. VII.God is to be found in the Subterraneous World. Where are Waters, Fires, Metals, Minerals, CHAP. VIII.The Sea, with all its Treasures and Riches, is another Evidence of an Omnipotent and All-CHAP. IX.The Wisdom and Power of God are discern'd in the Formation of Living Creatures that are FouCHAP. X.In the Smallness of Insects is display'd the Skill of the Divine Artificer. A Fly is of a woCHAP. XI.It is from a Divine Author that all Animals are fashion'd and contriv'd in their Parts and CHAP. XII.This Argument which hath been used all along in this Discourse to prove a Deity and Provid _ PART II. CHAP. I.THE Body of Man is more excellent and perfect than those of other Creatures, as to its StatuCHAP. II.The excellent Fabrick of the Ear, and the several Parts and Organs which contribute to the CHAP. III.The Neck contains two Passages or Channels of a very admirable Contrivance, viz. the WindpCHAP. IV.The Frame of the third and lowest Region of the Body speaks a Divine Artist. The convenientCHAP. V.The several Kinds of Flesh, and how exactly fitted and placed in the Body according to theirCHAP. VI.The wonderful Formation of the Foetus in the Womb is an irrefragable Argument of the DivineCHAP. VII.An Apology for Physicians: wherein there is given an Account why they commonly lie under t #####Body#####

4. A DEMONSTRATION OF THE Existence and Providence of God, FROM THE Contemplation of the Greater World.

   _ CHAP. I.

   _ CHAP. II.

   _ CHAP. III.

   _ CHAP. IV.

   _ CHAP. V.

   _ CHAP. VI.

   _ CHAP. VII.

   _ CHAP. VIII.

   _ CHAP. IX.

   _ CHAP. X.

   _ CHAP. XI.

   _ CHAP. XII.

5. THE Second Part: Wherein the Existence and Providence of God Are Proved from the Admirable Fabrick and Contexture OF MAN'S BODY.

   _ CHAP. I.

   _ CHAP. II.

   _ CHAP. III.

   _ CHAP. IV.

   _ CHAP. V.

   _ CHAP. VI.

   _ CHAP. VII.

#####Back#####

1. ERRATA.

2. Books written by the Reverend Mr. John Edwards.

3. Now in the Press and will speedily be published.

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