Dick attempted to harmonize science and religion, and believed that the greatness of God could best be appreciated by the study of astronomy, to which he devoted his life after a period as an ordained minister at Methven. He advocated that every city should have public parks, public libraries and a public observatory.
Dick sought to reconcile science and religion, thinking that God's greatness could be best understood by studying astronomy. Following his time as an ordained minister at Methven, he dedicated himself to this study. He also believed every city should have public parks, libraries, and observatories.