The Fourth "R,": The Forgotten Factor in EducationFleming H. Revell Company, 1923 - 271 pages |
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... creations , relations , adaptations and purpose , the outstanding in prominence is Astronomy . In the study of the heavenly bodies , the sun , moon , stars , and the functioning of these systems , even with the unaided eye , these ...
... creations , relations , adaptations and purpose , the outstanding in prominence is Astronomy . In the study of the heavenly bodies , the sun , moon , stars , and the functioning of these systems , even with the unaided eye , these ...
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... creation in a new garb , every morning exquisitely beautiful . From the fine laws of gravitation manifested through- out all the celestial creation , we have certain laws of dynamics which are applied and operating under the hand of man ...
... creation in a new garb , every morning exquisitely beautiful . From the fine laws of gravitation manifested through- out all the celestial creation , we have certain laws of dynamics which are applied and operating under the hand of man ...
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... creation responds to the call of light , the glow reaches an intensity of brightness and is prolonged to enable man to plan , cal- culate , work , and enjoy the fruits of his labour , while the sun still shines . When man with a tired ...
... creation responds to the call of light , the glow reaches an intensity of brightness and is prolonged to enable man to plan , cal- culate , work , and enjoy the fruits of his labour , while the sun still shines . When man with a tired ...
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... creations to the needs and even anticipated requirements of man . We might mention innumerable disasters which would certainly happen in case the sun and various planets would fail to function for a day or even an instant . But suffice ...
... creations to the needs and even anticipated requirements of man . We might mention innumerable disasters which would certainly happen in case the sun and various planets would fail to function for a day or even an instant . But suffice ...
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... creation are magnified . And when we consider the almost incalculable distances featuring the movements of the heavenly bodies , their orbits , diameters and weights , also their celerity of motion , we must , with uncovered heads , say ...
... creation are magnified . And when we consider the almost incalculable distances featuring the movements of the heavenly bodies , their orbits , diameters and weights , also their celerity of motion , we must , with uncovered heads , say ...
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Popular passages
Page 135 - Once to every man and nation comes the moment to decide, In the strife of truth with falsehood, for the good or evil side; Some great cause, God's New Messiah, offering each the bloom or blight, Parts the goats upon the left hand and the sheep upon the right; And the choice goes by forever 'twixt that darkness and that light.
Page 101 - And saw, within the moonlight in his room, Making it rich, and like a lily in bloom, An angel writing in a book of gold: Exceeding peace had made Ben Adhem bold, And to the Presence in the room he said, "What writest thou?" — The vision raised its head, And, with a look made of all sweet accord, Answered, "The names of those who love the Lord.
Page 247 - I will say of the Lord, He is my refuge and my fortress : My God; in him will I trust. Surely he shall deliver thee from the snare of the fowler, And from the noisome pestilence.
Page 239 - The law of the Lord is perfect, converting the soul : the testimony of the Lord is sure, making wise the simple.
Page 240 - But know that the LORD hath set apart him that is godly for himself: the LORD will hear when I call unto him.
Page 240 - All the paths of the LORD are mercy and truth unto such as keep his covenant and his testimonies. 11 For thy name's sake, O LORD, pardon mine iniquity; for it is great. 12 What man is he that feareth the LORD? him shall he teach in the way that he shall choose.
Page 227 - ... strength because of thine enemies, that thou mightest still the enemy and the avenger. 3 When I consider thy heavens, the work of thy fingers, the moon and the stars, which thou hast ordained; 4 What is man, that thou art mindful of him?
Page 247 - For a day in thy courts is better than a thousand. I had rather be a doorkeeper in the house of my God, than to dwell in the tents of wickedness.
Page 160 - Soon as the evening shades prevail The moon takes up the wondrous tale, And nightly to the listening earth Repeats the story of her birth...
Page 270 - Praise ye the Lord. PRAISE ye the Lord. Praise ye the Lord from the heavens: praise him in the heights. Praise ye him, all his angels: praise ye him, all his hosts.