The Contemplative Philosopher: Or, Short Essays on the Various Objects of Nature Throughout the Year; with Poetical Illus., and Moral Reflections on Each Subject, Volume 1Sherwood, Neely & Jones, 1817 |
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... Universal Nature . " By selecting for explanation or description such objects and appearances , as are most calculated to impress the inquisitive mind , at the same time that they admit of adequate elucidation without running into ...
... Universal Nature . " By selecting for explanation or description such objects and appearances , as are most calculated to impress the inquisitive mind , at the same time that they admit of adequate elucidation without running into ...
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... universal good . ' Of what we call natural evils , many are most admirably adapted to the preser- vation and welfare of the creation . In thy world material , mighty mind ! Not that alone which solaces and shines , The rough and gloomy ...
... universal good . ' Of what we call natural evils , many are most admirably adapted to the preser- vation and welfare of the creation . In thy world material , mighty mind ! Not that alone which solaces and shines , The rough and gloomy ...
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... universal face , deep hid , and chill , Is one wide dazzling waste , that buries wide The works of man . The limits of this paper will not allow me to proceed to the poet's account of the effects which the inclemency of the season has ...
... universal face , deep hid , and chill , Is one wide dazzling waste , that buries wide The works of man . The limits of this paper will not allow me to proceed to the poet's account of the effects which the inclemency of the season has ...
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... universal bounty has so ordered it , that it is eminently subservient , as well as all the works of creation , to his benevolent designs . Were we to judge from appearances only , we might imagine , that so far from being useful to the ...
... universal bounty has so ordered it , that it is eminently subservient , as well as all the works of creation , to his benevolent designs . Were we to judge from appearances only , we might imagine , that so far from being useful to the ...
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... universal temple , hung With lustres , with innumerable lights , That shed religion on the soul ; at once , The temple and the preacher ! O how loud It calls Devotion ! -genuine growth of Night ! -Devotion ! daughter of Astronomy ! An ...
... universal temple , hung With lustres , with innumerable lights , That shed religion on the soul ; at once , The temple and the preacher ! O how loud It calls Devotion ! -genuine growth of Night ! -Devotion ! daughter of Astronomy ! An ...
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