The Fourth "R,": The Forgotten Factor in EducationFleming H. Revell Company, 1923 - 271 pages |
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... heavenly bodies , their spheres of action , their power of radiation and the be- nign purpose served in their movements , we would say with the Hebrew writer : " The heavens declare the glory ( goodness ) of God and the firmament ...
... heavenly bodies , their spheres of action , their power of radiation and the be- nign purpose served in their movements , we would say with the Hebrew writer : " The heavens declare the glory ( goodness ) of God and the firmament ...
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... heavens , " and gave into his mighty hands the symbol of our chosen land . " One of the practical uses made of Astronomy in the movements and observations of the heavenly bodies is that made by seamen as they steer or pilot their ships ...
... heavens , " and gave into his mighty hands the symbol of our chosen land . " One of the practical uses made of Astronomy in the movements and observations of the heavenly bodies is that made by seamen as they steer or pilot their ships ...
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... heavenly body , and 160 times larger than the sun , the light it emits and the heat it generates would in- stantly shrivel this earth into ashes if it were in the position occupied by Mars . 66 The Plaskett belongs to that class of ...
... heavenly body , and 160 times larger than the sun , the light it emits and the heat it generates would in- stantly shrivel this earth into ashes if it were in the position occupied by Mars . 66 The Plaskett belongs to that class of ...
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... heavenly bodies , so accurate is their courses , man is able to predict certain atmospheric conditions upon the earth . Sun spots , eclipses , transit of astronomical ... heavens nightly to observe changes , if any , in their ASTRONOMY 23.
... heavenly bodies , so accurate is their courses , man is able to predict certain atmospheric conditions upon the earth . Sun spots , eclipses , transit of astronomical ... heavens nightly to observe changes , if any , in their ASTRONOMY 23.
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... heavens . By the findings of these toilers of the night our horizon is enlarged and the won- ders of God's creation are magnified . And when we consider the almost incalculable distances featuring the movements of the heavenly bodies ...
... heavens . By the findings of these toilers of the night our horizon is enlarged and the won- ders of God's creation are magnified . And when we consider the almost incalculable distances featuring the movements of the heavenly bodies ...
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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.