ON THE LIVES OF COWPER, NEWTON, AND HEBER; OR, AN EXAMINATION OF THE EVIDENCE OF THE COURSE OF NATURE BEING INTERRUPTED BY THE DIVINE GOVERNMENT. LONDON: PRINTED FOR B. FELLOWES, LUDGATE STREET. 1830. 18416-7.10 HARVARD COLLEGE MAY 16 1921 J. J. Lowell fund LONDON. R. CLAY, PRINTER, BREAD-STREET-HILL, CHEAPSIDE. ΤΟ THE REV. HENRY BISHOP, A. M. ORIEL COLLEGE, OXFORD. THERE is no one to whom I could have so much satisfaction in dedicating this volume as yourself; not only because there is a peculiar pleasure in hallowing our greatest exertions of intellect by connecting them with our best feelings, but because you represent the class of readers to whom I would address myself-men of a clear judgment, of feelings and imaginations under their own control, and too fearful of error not to be bold in the cause of truth. That we differ in opinion on some important subjects, I am aware. iv And that we may not exactly agree on some of the conclusions I am going to submit to you is probable. But, I feel sure you will give me credit for a desire to establish truth. And I know it to be impossible, that the good feelings of many years can be periled by any opposition of opinion which may arise. Let me do justice to my argument by adding, that on the only point in which I think it likely we may not at first exactly accord, I expect you will be convinced by large and increasing evidence suggested by yourself. Let me conclude in those beautiful words "Nostræ amicitiæ memor vive et vale." March 12th, 1830. |