Reflections on the Works of God, in the Various Kingdoms of Nature, and on the Ways of Providence, Displayed in the Government of the Universe, Volumen2Albion Press: printed for James Cundee, 1808 - 288 páginas |
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... adapted to its nature ; and none is so mean that he disdains to look down upon it with affection , and to provide for its wants . In this is plainly manifested thy greatness , O almighty Cre- ator ! What no man , no monarch , nay , not ...
... adapted to its nature ; and none is so mean that he disdains to look down upon it with affection , and to provide for its wants . In this is plainly manifested thy greatness , O almighty Cre- ator ! What no man , no monarch , nay , not ...
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... adapted to the reverberation of sound . The use of this antichamber to the ear is to concentrate the vi- brations of the air , and to transmit them to the organs of hearing . The internal structure of the ear will excite still greater ...
... adapted to the reverberation of sound . The use of this antichamber to the ear is to concentrate the vi- brations of the air , and to transmit them to the organs of hearing . The internal structure of the ear will excite still greater ...
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... adapted to its nature . Some require a dry , others a humid soil ; these thrive in a warm , and those in a cold situation . Some flou- rish in the shade , others in the sun ; these thrive upon mountains , and those in vallies . Hence it ...
... adapted to its nature . Some require a dry , others a humid soil ; these thrive in a warm , and those in a cold situation . Some flou- rish in the shade , others in the sun ; these thrive upon mountains , and those in vallies . Hence it ...
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... adapted to their constitution . Sometimes , indeed , Nature may be forced by art to comply with the wishes of man ; but this con- straint seldom repays his trouble , and we ultimately find that Nature is superior to all the devices and ...
... adapted to their constitution . Sometimes , indeed , Nature may be forced by art to comply with the wishes of man ; but this con- straint seldom repays his trouble , and we ultimately find that Nature is superior to all the devices and ...
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... adapted to that luminary , and to the pur- poses which he designed it to accomplish . He gave this flaming orb precise dimensions , and suspend- ed it in a space proportioned to the motion it was appointed to perform ; but he placed it ...
... adapted to that luminary , and to the pur- poses which he designed it to accomplish . He gave this flaming orb precise dimensions , and suspend- ed it in a space proportioned to the motion it was appointed to perform ; but he placed it ...
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Reflections on the Works of God, in the Various Kingdoms of Nature, and on ... Christoph Christian Sturm Sin vista previa disponible - 2019 |
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abundant adapted admiration adore afford Almighty animals appear aqueous humor ascer astonishing auricula azure color beauty bees behold beneficence birds blessings blossoms bounty caterpillars charms chyle cicatrix color contemplate created creation Creator delight derived discover dity divine earth embryo endued eternity existence faculty fecundity fertility flowers fluid forests fruits globe glory grass gratitude hamster happiness hath heart heat heaven human body infinite inhabitants insects leaves light live Lord magnet meadows means mesentery moon mortal motion multitude Nature north pole nourishment objects observe organs papillæ particles phenomena plants pleasure praise preservation produce propagation Providence quadrupeds rain rays reader reflections retina rivers season seed senses soul species sprig of rosemary spring stars subsistence summer surface terrestrial terrestrial animals thee things thou hast thousand tion trees tulip ture tympanum variety vegetable kingdom whole wisdom wise zoophytes
Pasajes populares
Página 159 - O the depth of the riches both of the wisdom and knowledge of God ! how unsearchable are his judgments, and his ways past finding out ! For who hath known the mind of the Lord ? or who hath been his counsellor...
Página 135 - I will sing unto the Lord as long as I live : I will sing praise to my God while I have my being.
Página 71 - Yea, the stork in the heaven knoweth her appointed times ; and the turtle, and the crane, and the swallow, observe the time of their coming; but my people know not the judgment of the LORD.
Página 202 - But ask now the beasts, and they shall teach thee; and the fowls of the air, and they shall tell thee: Or speak to the earth, and it shall teach thee: and the fishes of the sea shall declare unto thee.
Página 50 - Truly the light is sweet, and a pleasant thing it is for the eyes to behold the sun...
Página 264 - The eyes of all wait upon thee ; and thou givest them their meat in due season. Thou openest thy hand, and satisfies! the desire of every living thing.
Página 159 - For of Him, and to Him, and through Him are all things ; to whom be Glory for ever. Amen
Página 143 - Th' audacious felon ; foot by foot he marks His winding way, while all the listening crowd Applaud his reasonings. 'O'er the watery ford, Dry sandy heaths, and stony barren hills, O'er beaten paths, with men and beasts...
Página 143 - The plumler'd owner stands, and from his lips A thousand thronging curses burst their way ; He calls his stout allies, and in a line His faithful hound he leads, then with a voice That utters loud his rage, attentive cheers : Soon the sagacious brute, his curling tail Flourish'd in air, low-bending plies around His busy nose, the steaming vapour snuffs Inquisitive, nor leaves one turf untried, Till conscious of the recent stains, his heart Beats quick ; his snuffling nose, his active tail Attest...
Página 129 - Man that is born of a woman is of few days. ... He cometh forth like a flower, and is cut down...