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... called infinite , we may conceive the limit to be attained : but where there is no such tendency , or approach , nothing is effected by lengthening the series . There is no difference as to the point in question ( whatever there may be ...
... called infinite , we may conceive the limit to be attained : but where there is no such tendency , or approach , nothing is effected by lengthening the series . There is no difference as to the point in question ( whatever there may be ...
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... called the crystalline lens , is much rounder than the eye of terrestrial animals . What plainer manifestation of design can there be than this difference ? What could a mathematical instrument- maker have done more , to shew his ...
... called the crystalline lens , is much rounder than the eye of terrestrial animals . What plainer manifestation of design can there be than this difference ? What could a mathematical instrument- maker have done more , to shew his ...
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... called the straight muscles , and which action is the most advantageous that could be imagined for the purpose , -it is found , I say , that whenever the eye is directed to a near object , three changes are pro- duced in it at the same ...
... called the straight muscles , and which action is the most advantageous that could be imagined for the purpose , -it is found , I say , that whenever the eye is directed to a near object , three changes are pro- duced in it at the same ...
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... called the marsupium , to draw , on oc- casion , the crystalline lens back , and to fit the same eye for the viewing of very distant objects . By these means , the eyes of birds can pass from one extreme to another of their scale of ...
... called the marsupium , to draw , on oc- casion , the crystalline lens back , and to fit the same eye for the viewing of very distant objects . By these means , the eyes of birds can pass from one extreme to another of their scale of ...
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... called the stapes . The office of the drum of the ear is to spread out an extended surface , capable of receiving the impressions of sound , and of being put by them into a state of vibration . The office of the stapes is to repeat ...
... called the stapes . The office of the drum of the ear is to spread out an extended surface , capable of receiving the impressions of sound , and of being put by them into a state of vibration . The office of the stapes is to repeat ...
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The Works of William Paley: Horace Paulinae, and tracts William Paley,Edmund Paley Vista completa - 1825 |
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Página 331 - But forasmuch as he had not to pay, his lord commanded him to be sold, and his wife, and children, and all that he had, and payment to be made. The servant therefore fell down, and worshipped him, saying, Lord, have patience with me, and I will pay thee all.
Página 333 - Moses' seat: all therefore whatsoever they bid you observe, that observe and do; but do not ye after their works: for they say, and do not. For they bind heavy burdens and grievous to be borne, and lay them on men's shoulders; but they themselves will not move them with one of their fingers. But all their works they do for to be seen of men: they make broad their phylacteries, and enlarge the borders of their garments, and love the uppermost rooms at feasts, and the chief seats in the synagogues,...
Página 336 - He spake this parable unto them, saying, what man of you, having an hundred sheep, if he lose one of them, doth not leave the ninety and nine in the wilderness, and go after that which is lost, until he find it ? and when he hath found it, he layeth it on his shoulders, rejoicing. And when he cometh home, he calleth together his friends and neighbours, saying unto them, rejoice with me ; for I have found my sheep which was lost.
Página 336 - And when he came to himself, he said, How many hired servants of my father's have bread enough and to spare, and I perish with hunger! I will arise and go to my father, and will say unto him, Father, I have sinned against heaven, and before thee. And am no more worthy to be called thy son: make me as one of thy hired servants.
Página 332 - And the scribe said unto Him, Well, Master, Thou hast said the truth: for there is one God ; and there is none other but He : and to love Him with all the heart, and with all the understanding, and with all the soul, and with all the strength, and to love his neighbour as himself, is more than all whole burnt offerings and sacrifices. And when Jesus saw that he answered discreetly, He said unto him, Thou art not far from the kingdom of God.
Página 336 - Father, I have sinned against heaven and before thee, and am no more worthy to be called thy son : make me as one of thy hired servants. And he arose, and came to his father. But when he was yet a great way off, his father saw him, and had compassion, and ran, and fell on his neck, and kissed him.
Página 337 - But the Father said to his servants, Bring forth the best robe and put it on him ; and put a ring on his hand and shoes on his feet; and bring hither the fatted calf and kill it ; and let us eat and be merry ; for this my son was dead and is alive again ; he was lost and is found.
Página 332 - And he called the multitude, and said unto them, Hear, and understand: not that which goeth into the mouth defileth a man; but that which cometh out of the mouth, this defileth a man.
Página 336 - And he arose and came to his father. But when he was yet a great way off his father saw him and had compassion, and ran and fell on his neck and kissed him. "And the son said unto him, 'Father, I have sinned against heaven and in thy sight, and am no more worthy to be called thy son.' "But the father said to his servants, 'Bring forth the best robe and put it on him; and put a ring on his hand and shoes on his feet...
Página 331 - Then came Peter to him, and said ; Lord, how oft shall my brother sin against me, and I forgive him ? till seven times ? Jesus saith unto him ; I say not unto thee, until seven times, but until seventy times seven.