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... exercise of the human intellect . But , 3dly , we may ask , why were the physical elements of nature created such as they are ? Why were summer , autumn , spring , and winter introduced ? Why were animals formed of organized matter ...
... exercise of the human intellect . But , 3dly , we may ask , why were the physical elements of nature created such as they are ? Why were summer , autumn , spring , and winter introduced ? Why were animals formed of organized matter ...
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... exercise , which determine the condition of the body ; while , on the other hand , an individual who neglects these , may pine in dis- ease , and be racked with torturing pains , although at the very moment , he may be devoting his mind ...
... exercise , which determine the condition of the body ; while , on the other hand , an individual who neglects these , may pine in dis- ease , and be racked with torturing pains , although at the very moment , he may be devoting his mind ...
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... exercise of the physical and mental powers bestowed by the Creator on man . / By pursuing this course , we shall arrive at sound conclusions concerning the adaptation of the human mind and body to the physical laws of creation . The ...
... exercise of the physical and mental powers bestowed by the Creator on man . / By pursuing this course , we shall arrive at sound conclusions concerning the adaptation of the human mind and body to the physical laws of creation . The ...
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... exercise of the physical and mental powers bestowed by the Creator on man . By pursuing this course , we shall arrive at sound conclusions concerning the adaptation of the human mind and body to the physical laws of creation . The ...
... exercise of the physical and mental powers bestowed by the Creator on man . By pursuing this course , we shall arrive at sound conclusions concerning the adaptation of the human mind and body to the physical laws of creation . The ...
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... exercise his organs , this con- dition being an indispensable requisite to health . The reward of obedience to this law , is enjoyment in the very act of exercising the functions , pleas- ing consciousness of existence , and the acquisi ...
... exercise his organs , this con- dition being an indispensable requisite to health . The reward of obedience to this law , is enjoyment in the very act of exercising the functions , pleas- ing consciousness of existence , and the acquisi ...
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