Theological Lectures, Read in the Publick Hall of the University of Edinburgh

Excerpt from Theological Lectures, Read in the Publick Hall of the University of Edinburgh
"What is grand and substantial, says Quintilian, pleases long; while that, which is only neat and handsome, charms for a while, but soon cloys (a)." Now, what can be imagined more grand and substantial, than to contemplate the great Creator of the universe, in his visible works? to view, in this vast volume, which lies always open, his infinite power, wisdom, and goodness, and admire the instances thereof that appear always new and astonishing?
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