Sacred Philosophy of the Seasons: Illustrating the Perfections of God in the Phenomena of the Year, Volume 3Marsh, Capen, Lyon, and Webb, 1839 |
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... says this author , " active volcanic vents are distrib- uted at intervals , and most commonly arranged in a linear direction . Throughout the intermediate spaces , there is abundant evidence that the subterranean fire is at work ...
... says this author , " active volcanic vents are distrib- uted at intervals , and most commonly arranged in a linear direction . Throughout the intermediate spaces , there is abundant evidence that the subterranean fire is at work ...
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... says Mr. Whewell , " the overwhelming burst of the explosion , the flash from which the steadiest eye shrinks , and the irresistible arrow of the lightning , which no earthly sub- stance can withstand , speak of something fearful , even ...
... says Mr. Whewell , " the overwhelming burst of the explosion , the flash from which the steadiest eye shrinks , and the irresistible arrow of the lightning , which no earthly sub- stance can withstand , speak of something fearful , even ...
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... says Mr. Whewell , after enumerating the effects produced by the different laws regulating air and evaporated moisture , “ we can see much that we can understand ; and , among other things , we may notice some of the con- sequences of ...
... says Mr. Whewell , after enumerating the effects produced by the different laws regulating air and evaporated moisture , “ we can see much that we can understand ; and , among other things , we may notice some of the con- sequences of ...
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... say that thus it must necessarily have been . That it is so , therefore , implies benevolent design . The only account that can be given of such facts is , that an intelligent Creator has so modified and adjusted the powers which exist ...
... say that thus it must necessarily have been . That it is so , therefore , implies benevolent design . The only account that can be given of such facts is , that an intelligent Creator has so modified and adjusted the powers which exist ...
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... say intended , to fill the heart of the spectator with admiration and delight . These feelings , when associated with religious senti- ments , become exalted and refined . The man who has been accustomed to see God in every thing ...
... say intended , to fill the heart of the spectator with admiration and delight . These feelings , when associated with religious senti- ments , become exalted and refined . The man who has been accustomed to see God in every thing ...
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