A
REVIEW
OF THE
THEORY
OF THE
EARTH
TO take a review of this Theory of the Earth,
which we have now finish'd, We must consider, first, the extent of it: and then the principal parts whereof it consists. It reaches, as you see,
from one end of the World to the other: From the
first Chaos to the last day, and the Consummation
of all things. This, probably, will run the length of
Seven Thousand Years: which is a good competent
space of time to exercise our thoughts upon, and to
observe the several Scenes which Nature and Providence bring into View within the compass of so many
Ages.
The matter and principal parts of this Theory, are
such things as are recorded in Scripture. We do not
feign a Subject, and then descant upon it, for diversion; but endeavour to give an intelligible and rational account of such matters of Fact, past or future, as are there specified and declar'd. What it hath
seem'd good to the Holy Ghost to communicate to us,
by History or Prophecy, concerning the several States
and general Changes of this Earth, makes the Argument of our Discourse. Therefore the Things themselves must be taken for granted, in one sence or
other: seeing, besides all other proofs, they have the
