The Christian philosopherE.C. Biddle, 1840 |
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... observations on , and mode by which her diurnal rotation may be determined . Earth - proofs of its annual and diurnal motions . The Moon - description of her majestic moun- tain scenery , luminous spots , celestial appearances ...
... observations on , and mode by which her diurnal rotation may be determined . Earth - proofs of its annual and diurnal motions . The Moon - description of her majestic moun- tain scenery , luminous spots , celestial appearances ...
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... observation , it would require 9 years and 48 days before the whole surface of the globe could be contem- plated , even in this general and rapid manner . But , such a variety of successive landscapes passing before the eye , even ...
... observation , it would require 9 years and 48 days before the whole surface of the globe could be contem- plated , even in this general and rapid manner . But , such a variety of successive landscapes passing before the eye , even ...
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... observations , has ascer- tained respecting the magnificence of the celestial orbs . To overlook the sublime discoveries of modern times , to despise them , or to call in question their reality , as some religionists have done , because ...
... observations , has ascer- tained respecting the magnificence of the celestial orbs . To overlook the sublime discoveries of modern times , to despise them , or to call in question their reality , as some religionists have done , because ...
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... observation and reasoning on such subjects - which are too frequently directed to far less important objects . The following illustra- tion , however , stands clear of every objection of this kind , and is level to the comprehension of ...
... observation and reasoning on such subjects - which are too frequently directed to far less important objects . The following illustra- tion , however , stands clear of every objection of this kind , and is level to the comprehension of ...
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... made throughout all the provinces of his immense and eternal kingdom , however far they may be re- moved from the sphere of human observation . But it is only in those parts of the system of nature which lie WISDOM OF THE DEITY . 61.
... made throughout all the provinces of his immense and eternal kingdom , however far they may be re- moved from the sphere of human observation . But it is only in those parts of the system of nature which lie WISDOM OF THE DEITY . 61.
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Page 168 - Thou coveredst it with the deep as with a garment: The waters stood above the mountains. At thy rebuke they fled ; At the voice of thy thunder they hasted away.
Page 320 - Thou art worthy, O Lord, to receive glory and honor and power: for thou hast created all things, and for thy pleasure they are and were created.
Page 319 - I do not know what I may appear to the world ; but to myself I seem to have been only like a boy playing on the seashore, and diverting myself in now and then finding a smoother pebble or a prettier shell than ordinary, whilst the great ocean of truth lay all undiscovered before me.
Page 53 - The enemy said, I will pursue, I will overtake, I will divide the spoil; my lust shall be satisfied upon them; I will draw my sword, my hand shall destroy them.
Page 268 - And they shall build houses, and inhabit them; and they shall plant vineyards and eat the fruit of them. They shall not build, and another inhabit; they shall not plant, and another eat: for as the days of a tree are the days of my people, and mine elect shall long enjoy the work of their hands.
Page 241 - I will praise thee; for I am fearfully and wonderfully made : marvellous are thy works; and that my soul knoweth right well.
Page 56 - Let all the earth fear the Lord : let all the inhabitants of the world stand in awe of him.
Page 296 - Kings of the earth, and all people; princes, and all judges of the earth: Both young men, and maidens; old men, and children: Let them praise the name of the Lord: for his name alone is excellent; his glory is above the earth and heaven.
Page 24 - All thy works shall praise thee, O Lord : And thy saints shall bless thee. They shall speak of the glory of thy kingdom, And talk of thy power ; To make known to the sons of men his mighty acts, And the glorious majesty of his kingdom.
Page 72 - He sendeth the springs into the valleys, which run among the hills. They give drink to every beast of the field : the wild asses quench their thirst.