In this thought-provoking lecture, renowned physicist William Thomson (better known as Lord Kelvin) offers a spirited defense of Christian faith against the materialistic philosophies that were gaining in popularity during his time. With its incisive arguments and lucid prose, this book is a must-read for anyone seeking to understand the intersection of science and religion. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.