Produced by the Mormon Texts Project, http://bencrowder.net/books/mtp. Volunteers: Benjamin Bytheway, Hilton Campbell, Ben Crowder, Meridith Crowder, Cameron Dixon, Tod Robbins, David Van Leeuwen. Frontispiece. Fly--fly--these thoughts on the lightning car, With the speed of light to the realms afar! Mount--mount the car with the horse of fire; Outstrip the wind, he will never tire, Let the wild bird scream as he lags behind, And the hurricane a champion find. Search the darkest spot where mortals dwell: With a voice of thunder the tidings tell, Proclaim the dawn of a brighter day, When the _King of kings_ shall his sceptre sway. Bid pain, and anguish, and sorrow cease, And open the way for the _Prince of Peace_. He will conquer death, bid mourning flee, And give to the nations a _Jubilee_. KEY TO THE SCIENCE OF THEOLOGY: DESIGNED AS An Introduction TO THE FIRST PRINCIPLES OF SPIRITUAL PHILOSOPHY; RELIGION; LAW AND GOVERNMENT; AS DELIVERED BY THE ANCIENTS, AND AS RESTORED IN THIS AGE, FOR THE FINAL DEVELOPMENT OF UNIVERSAL PEACE, TRUTH AND KNOWLEDGE. BY PARLEY P. PRATT. O Truth divine! what treasures unrevealed, In thine exhaustless fountains are concealed! Words multiplied; how powerless to tell, The infinitude with which our bosoms swell. Liverpool: F. D. RICHARDS, 15, WILTON STREET. London: L.D SAINTS' BOOK DEPOT, 35, JEWIN ST., CITY, AND ALL BOOKSELLERS. 1855. ENTERED AT STATIONERS' HALL. J. Sadler, Printer, 1, Moorfields, Liverpool. CONTENTS. Preface CHAPTER I. Theology--its definition--historical illustrations CHAPTER II. Decline and loss of this science among the Jews CHAPTER III. Progress, decline and final loss of the science of Theology among the Gentiles--foreshadowings of its restoration for the ushering in of the Millennium CHAPTER IV. Rise, progress, decline and loss of the science of Theology on the Western Hemisphere, as brought to light by the late discovery of Ancient American Records CHAPTER V. Keys of the mysteries of the Godhead CHAPTER VI. Origin of the Universe CHAPTER VII. Destiny of the Universe CHAPTER VIII. Key of Knowledge, Power and Government CHAPTER IX. Revival, or restoration of the science of Theology, in the present age CHAPTER X. Keys of initiation in practical Theology CHAPTER XI. Philosophy of Miracles CHAPTER XII. Angels and Spirits CHAPTER XIII. Dreams CHAPTER XIV. The world of Spirits CHAPTER XV. Resurrection, its times and degrees--first, second and third heavens; or, the Telestial, Terrestrial and Celestial kingdoms CHAPTER XVI.