_Of fevers and inflammatory diseases, and their proper method of treatment_
SECT. IV. _Of intermitting 193 fevers, and agues_
SECT. V. _Of putrid and 203 malignant fever_
_Of the various internal diseases, and their method of cure_
SECT. I. _Of diseases of the 208 head, of the apoplexy_
SECT. III. _Of diseases in the 219 breast_
_Of the pleurisy, 221 and a peripneumony_
SECT. IV. _Of diseases of the 224 bowels, and the alimentary canal._
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The mechanism of the human body is so wonderfully, so curiously, and so wisely contrived, that the more we examine it, the more we must with admiration acknowledge, that nothing but an ALMIGHTY BEING could be its author. This incomprehensible BEING let us ever remember to reverence and adore, when we examine into the stupendous contrivance of our fabric; HE is the fountain, the benevolent upholder of nature, and all the creation; in whom we live, breathe, and have our being.
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_Of the Composition and close Connection of Parts in the Human Body._
The human body is composed of solids and fluids; these are so closely, and so intimately combined with each other, that we find upon a physical enquiry and examination, they are scarce separable. They aid and give action to each other, and life depends not on each singly, but on the united, and on the separate spur, and on the soul of activity each gives to the other: Their substances form the body, and their action produces the operation of the mind.
Whilst every thing moves free and agreeable to the talk prescribed by nature, the automaton is in a state of health; body and mind enjoy peace and tranquility. So closely are body and mind in the most perfect bond of friendship, that they share pleasure and pain sympathetically with each other; and reciprocally contribute to each other’s welfare.
With what satisfaction is the mind continually engaged to give pleasure to the body! and with what alacrity are for ever the Members ready to obey the will! Happy harmony, by which we so wonderfully exist!
The _solids_ are the canals and springs of life, and the _fluids_, which circulate in those canals, nourish them, and set the springs in action.