The Christian Philosopher;or, The Connection of Science and Philosophy with Religion, Volume 1W. Collins, 1846 |
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... whole or in part , and intercepting his rays from a certain portion of the earth . This is called an eclipse of the sun , and can happen only at the time of new moon . In a total eclipse of the sun , which seldom happens , the darkness ...
... whole or in part , and intercepting his rays from a certain portion of the earth . This is called an eclipse of the sun , and can happen only at the time of new moon . In a total eclipse of the sun , which seldom happens , the darkness ...
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... whole time of the solar eclipse I kept my telescope constantly fixed on the moon , in order to observe what might occur in this uncommon appearance and I saw perpe- tual flashings or coruscations of light , which seemed for a moment to ...
... whole time of the solar eclipse I kept my telescope constantly fixed on the moon , in order to observe what might occur in this uncommon appearance and I saw perpe- tual flashings or coruscations of light , which seemed for a moment to ...
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... solar eclipses are more frequent , and will be more solemn and impressive than with us . When a total eclipse of the moon happens to us , there will be a total eclipse of the sun to the lunarians . At that time the dark side of the ...
... solar eclipses are more frequent , and will be more solemn and impressive than with us . When a total eclipse of the moon happens to us , there will be a total eclipse of the sun to the lunarians . At that time the dark side of the ...
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ON THE NATURAL ATTRIBUTES OF THE DEITY | 25 |
His Power as interesting a subject as his Mercy 27Illustrated in | 32 |
than the supernatural facts recorded in Scripture 33 Immense quantity | 42 |
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