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... probably equal merit would be omitted , and thus no little injustice would be inflicted . * which belong exclusively to any single branch , but must extend his investigations over the whole range of sciences , and illuminate his path by ...
... probably equal merit would be omitted , and thus no little injustice would be inflicted . * which belong exclusively to any single branch , but must extend his investigations over the whole range of sciences , and illuminate his path by ...
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... probably used those words , without adverting to their proper meaning , and designing only to express animated creatures and the succession of different families and genera . † * Edinburgh Christian Instructor , April , 1814 . † Sec ...
... probably used those words , without adverting to their proper meaning , and designing only to express animated creatures and the succession of different families and genera . † * Edinburgh Christian Instructor , April , 1814 . † Sec ...
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... probably more ) in New England , to which Dr Silliman has prefixed a large and instructive Introduction . In it , that distinguished philosopher says , " The title is appropriate : but it would be great injustice to consider this work ...
... probably more ) in New England , to which Dr Silliman has prefixed a large and instructive Introduction . In it , that distinguished philosopher says , " The title is appropriate : but it would be great injustice to consider this work ...
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... probably higher than any that man can produce by artificial means ; or any natural heat that can exist on the surface . Whether , in like manner , the whole interior of our planet be composed of melted matter ; or whether there be a ...
... probably higher than any that man can produce by artificial means ; or any natural heat that can exist on the surface . Whether , in like manner , the whole interior of our planet be composed of melted matter ; or whether there be a ...
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... probably be , a large area of the surface . These subsidences may , in some rare cases , be rapid : but generally they , as the ele- vations , will be extremely slow . XII . Now I fear that I must put to trial the patience of my friends ...
... probably be , a large area of the surface . These subsidences may , in some rare cases , be rapid : but generally they , as the ele- vations , will be extremely slow . XII . Now I fear that I must put to trial the patience of my friends ...
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Page xii - And behold, I, even I, do bring a flood of waters upon the earth, to destroy all flesh, wherein is the breath of life, from under heaven : and every thing that is in the earth shall die. But with thee will I establish my covenant; and thou shalt come into the ark, thou, and thy sons, and thy wife, and thy sons
Page xi - PRAIsE ye the Lord. I will praise the Lord with my whole heart, in the assembly of the upright, and in the congregation. 2 The works of the Lord are great, sought out of all them that have pleasure therein.
Page 182 - There went up a smoke out of his nostrils, and fire out of his mouth devoured ; coals were kindled by it.
Page 170 - For they got not the land in possession by their own sword, neither did their own arm save them: but thy right hand, and thine arm, and the light of thy countenance, because thou hadst a favour unto them.
Page 163 - Every word of God is pure: he is a shield unto them that put their trust in him. Add thou not unto his words, lest he reprove thee, and thou be found a liar.
Page 211 - God is not a man, that he should lie; Neither the son of man, that he should repent: Hath he said, and shall he not do it? Or hath he spoken, and shall he not make it good ? Behold, I have received commandment to bless: And he hath blessed ; and I cannot reverse it.
Page 171 - Now therefore let me alone, that my wrath may wax hot against them, and that I may consume them: and I will make of thee a great nation.
Page 168 - There is but one living and true God, everlasting, without body, parts, or passions; of infinite power, wisdom, and goodness; the Maker, and Preserver of all things both visible and invisible. And in unity of this Godhead there be three Persons, of one substance, power, and eternity; the Father, the Son, and the Holy Ghost.
Page 215 - I applied mine heart to know, and to search, and to seek out wisdom, and the reason of things...
Page 133 - A fool hath no delight in understanding, but that his heart may discover itself.