By the perversion and unlawful use of this science king Nimrod built the stupendous Tower of Babel, but was frustrated, and his works were destroyed before their completion. By this science various tongues and languages were instituted, and colonies--the germs of nations, planted beyond the seas and in all the earth. By this science Abraham escaped the idolatry and priestcraft of the Egyptians, and of the world around him; obtained a good land secured to him and his seed by an immutable oath, covenant, and an everlasting, unchangeable title. By this science he conversed with angels, and was favoured with a personal interview with the Great Head and Founder of the science, who became his guest, and, after eating and drinking with him, blessed him and his wife, promised them an heir in their old age, and finally, on parting, told him His design on Sodom and its neighbourhood. By this science Lot escaped the flames of Sodom, the knowledge being communicated by two angels. By this science Isaac and Jacob also obtained promises, and conversed with angels. By it Joseph was exalted from a dungeon to a palace, for the salvation, from famine, of a nation and of his father's house. By this science Moses performed his wonders in Egypt, in the Red Sea, and in the wilderness. By the perversion and unlawful use of this science the magicians of Egypt withstood Moses for a time, and performed their enchantments. By this science Joshua controlled the motions of the earth, and lengthened out the day by a simple command. By this science the walls of Jericho were levelled with the earth, and the city was taken. By this science the Jordan river was divided, while a nation crossed dry shod, to take possession of the promised land. By this science Elijah controlled the heavens, that it rained not for three years and six months in Palestine. And by it he called forth and restored rain. By it he overthrew the priests of Baal, and the kingdom of Ahab; put an end to the royal family of this idolatrous king; and placed Jehu on the throne. By it he rose, like Enoch, to a higher sphere, without returning to dust. By this science Samuel prophesied, raised up a mighty king and nation, and afterwards dethroned Saul, and exalted an obscure shepherd boy to the throne of Israel. By this science Isaiah, Jeremiah, Ezekiel, Daniel, and others, foretold the fate of Babylon, Egypt, Tyre, Jerusalem, and other cities and nations; and the exact career and final doom of Nebuchadnezzar, Belteshazzar, Cyrus, and other great and important personages, who were destined in turn to influence and decide the fate of nations. By this science the furnace of fire was overcome, and the months of lions were closed, that no harm should befall the holy men of God.