The Mathematical and Philosophical Works of the Right Rev. John Wilkins, Late Lord Bishop of Chester: II. That it is probable our earth is one of the planetsVernor and Hood, 1802 |
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... never was eager pursuit of dignities ; but was advanced to them by his merit . He contemned riches as much as others admired them ; and spent his ecclesiastical reve- nues in the service of the church from which he received them ; and ...
... never was eager pursuit of dignities ; but was advanced to them by his merit . He contemned riches as much as others admired them ; and spent his ecclesiastical reve- nues in the service of the church from which he received them ; and ...
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... never requited them with the like mea- sure ; but always mentioned them with respect , and laid hold on all opportunities to oblige and do them good . His conversation was profitable and pleasant ; and his discourse was commonly of ...
... never requited them with the like mea- sure ; but always mentioned them with respect , and laid hold on all opportunities to oblige and do them good . His conversation was profitable and pleasant ; and his discourse was commonly of ...
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... never approved of the extremities on the other side , but continued loyal to the last , and advised others to continue in their allegiance ; in like manner Doctor Wilkins , ( though he had clearness when the government was dissolved ...
... never approved of the extremities on the other side , but continued loyal to the last , and advised others to continue in their allegiance ; in like manner Doctor Wilkins , ( though he had clearness when the government was dissolved ...
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... never passed the equinoctial || : and if you answer , that they are said to go through all the earth , because they went through all the known world ; he replies , That this is not sufficient , since Christ would have all men to be ...
... never passed the equinoctial || : and if you answer , that they are said to go through all the earth , because they went through all the known world ; he replies , That this is not sufficient , since Christ would have all men to be ...
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... never dreamt of any such matter as a world in the moon ; be- cause the state of that place hath as yet been veiled from our knowledge , therefore we can scarcely assent to any such matter . Things are very hardly received , which are ...
... never dreamt of any such matter as a world in the moon ; be- cause the state of that place hath as yet been veiled from our knowledge , therefore we can scarcely assent to any such matter . Things are very hardly received , which are ...
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