Mathematical and Philosophical Works

cate his thoughts to his friend at any distance. London, 1641. The publication of this was occasioned by the writing of a little work called Nuncius Inanimatus Original: "The Inanimate Messenger.", by Francis Goodwin.

5. Mathematical Magick; or, The wonders that may be performed by mechanical geometry. In two books. Printed at London, in 1648 and 1680, in 8vo.

All these five are entire in this volume, printed from the best editions corrected by the author's own hand.

6. Ecclesiastes; or, A discourse of the gift of preaching, as it falls under the rules of art. London, 1646, 47, 51, 53, and 75. 8vo.

7. Discourse concerning the Beauty of Providence, in all the rugged passages of it. London, 49, in 12mo; and in 77, the fifth edition, in 8vo.

8. Discourse concerning the Gift of Prayer; showing what it is; wherein it consists; and how far it is attainable by industry, &c. London, 1653, and 1674. 8vo.

9. Of the Principles and Duties of Natural Religion. Two books. London, 1675. 8vo. Published by John Tillotson, D.D.

10. Sermons preached upon several occasions: London, 1682. 8vo. They are fifteen in number, published by Dr. Tillotson.

11. Essay towards a Real Character, and a Philosophical Language. London, 1668. Folio.

An Alphabetical Dictionary: Wherein all English words, according to their various significations, are either referred to their places in the philosophical tables, or explained by such words as are in those tables. This is printed with the Essay.

This book is mentioned in the last place, though it be not the last in order of time; because the design being extraordinary and very curious, and printed by order of the Royal Society, it was thought proper to give an abstract of it at the end of this volume.