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Page 11
... means of prolonging the life of man . For though the life of man is only a mass and accumulation of sins and sorrows , and they who aspire to eternity set little value on life ; yet even we Christians should not despise the continu ...
... means of prolonging the life of man . For though the life of man is only a mass and accumulation of sins and sorrows , and they who aspire to eternity set little value on life ; yet even we Christians should not despise the continu ...
Page 17
... means of Intentions ; which are of three kinds . Their more particular dis- tributions I will set forth when I come to the inquiry itself . The three general intentions are ; the preven- tion of consumption ; the perfection of repair ...
... means of Intentions ; which are of three kinds . Their more particular dis- tributions I will set forth when I come to the inquiry itself . The three general intentions are ; the preven- tion of consumption ; the perfection of repair ...
Page 20
... oiled paper on an autograph , by means of which they attempt to draw the lines . 11. All gums last a very long time ; as do wax and honey . 1 12. But the equality or inequality of the accidental conditions 20 TRANSLATION OF THE.
... oiled paper on an autograph , by means of which they attempt to draw the lines . 11. All gums last a very long time ; as do wax and honey . 1 12. But the equality or inequality of the accidental conditions 20 TRANSLATION OF THE.
Page 26
... means the grain is preserved for twenty or thirty years , not only from rotting , but ( what pertains more to the present inquiry ) in such a state of fresh- ness as to make excellent bread . The same custom is said to have prevailed in ...
... means the grain is preserved for twenty or thirty years , not only from rotting , but ( what pertains more to the present inquiry ) in such a state of fresh- ness as to make excellent bread . The same custom is said to have prevailed in ...
Page 32
... means the weight is diminished . This then is the first action ; namely , the Attenuation of Moisture and its Conversion into Spirit . 5. The second action , namely the Egress or Escape of the Spirit , is likewise very manifest . This ...
... means the weight is diminished . This then is the first action ; namely , the Attenuation of Moisture and its Conversion into Spirit . 5. The second action , namely the Egress or Escape of the Spirit , is likewise very manifest . This ...
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