CHAPTER VI.

IGNORANCE OF TRUE RELIGION.

God the Supreme Ruler of the Universe.--The natural world governed by regular laws.--Sign of the howling of a dog under the window.-- Lucky and unlucky days.--Sir Matthew Hale's opinion.--Early laws of Connecticut.--Superstition of sailors.--Timidity of Voltaire.-- Peace and happiness on all days.--How procured. 50