Not all his life was spent with fact or truth, nor success

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Perhaps a myth, a fabled gain,
Would fail to catch a brilliant eye.
But ‘lo and behold, for what that eye saw
Was riches and life in a philosopher’s stone.

That brilliant mind merged mercury with gold
In hopes to increase the ore of worth.
‘Tis no shock that he failed in his pursuit of the myth,
Nor is its eventual abandonment surprising

Though he was still known always
As a pursuer of firm science and facts of Earth,
He did hold belief quite close.
A million words and nearly half again, were written of his religious values alone


And while science was conversing with hope and strict belief,
A new law was pursued to explain, as one,
Matter seen and that unfelt.
‘Twas hoped it would define both aspects together as matter as a whole.

Though his search for o single explanation of matter
Is still uncompleted today,
Those sleepless nights and meal-less days
Portray that the brilliant eye was not only capable of viewing fact.



(Christianson, 69-74)

Letter of Explaination, from the Royal Society

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October 13, 1703

To the Members of the Royal Society:
For some time the Royal Society has been in disarray, failing to focus upon those highly significant, scientific achievements and phenomena. Now, with grand luck to our once-admirable Society, our newly elected president, Sir Isaac Newton, has begun to reinstall proper order and natural science.
The Society, in past, has met at the Gresham College, but not at a building designated strictly to our purposes. However, our president has recently managed to pay one thousand, four hundred and fifty pounds to provide the Royal Society with a lasting home on Fleet Street, at Crane Court in London.
We will be viewing a performed experiment each week, provided by four natural philosophers, and covering several areas of science and mathematics. More common-place subjects, such as poisons and medical healing, will no longer be discussed. The original goal of Royal Society gatherings was to understand Natural Earth in the way it operates. That goal will again be pursued.
Other changes will be made by Sir Isaac Newton during this time. The number of members, for example, will increase, as will our funds, with the president's effort. The fee to attend each meeting will be paid by all members, if they wish to remain in the Society. Additional new and rigid procedures will be placed concerning the conduct of the meetings. For instance, a seating chart will be in place, with Sir Isaac Newton, or, in his place, the vice president of the society, at the table's end.
Be aware that several of our president's achievements and theories have been inspired by or published by the Royal Society. Though Edmund Halley had to personally fund the publication of Sir Isaac Newton's book, 'Principia,' when the society itself had little money to pay for it, he has still chosen to dedicate much of his own time to the bettering of the Royal Society.

Remember the date and place of the next meeting, and do not forget the fee.

Yours in science,
The Royal Society

Sir Isaac Newton's key to our world and its functions (Recipe)

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Sir Isaac Newton’s key to our World and its functions

Nature, of course, can and must be measured by stable theory and accurate mathematics. Use it as your container, your inspiration and your source.

Begin with liberal amounts of science and curiosity, for they are your base, the foundation to understanding

Remember, please, to include knowledge and theorizing at periodic intervals- add a dash or more of each to taste throughout.

Thicken your questions with a great deal of ceaseless effort and persistence, never forgetting pride enough to explain your achievements when no one shall listen.

Experimentation itself should be added, the amount depending loosely upon the ideas and speculation included. Note that, as with known fact, trial and error might be stirred into the mixture at any moment, to strengthen your output.

Here, be alert to precision, which must be included to the mixture generously. While traveling the path leading to understanding provides relative freedom, the prize demands toil and perfection in exchange for its secrets.

In the process of comprehending the Earth, and the workings and laws of nature, be sure to continue mixing in thought and stubborn will to the point where you can go no further in your desired goal.

While all ingredients are settling into place, be aware that an element is missing. Complete understanding of the Universe may be known, perhaps, by certain people within the span of Time. However, only an upper power would have the ability to create and influence said Universe. That deity, God, is crucial to the success of this world.

(Christianson, Gale E. Pages 66-75)