The Bridgewater Treatises on the Power, Wisdom and Goodness of God as Manifested in the Creation, Volume 1Carey, Lea & Blanchard, 1836 - Natural theology |
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... manner through the system ; the constituent parts of the body and their mode of growth are almost precisely the same ; for the bone , muscle , tendon , skin , hair , and brain of the horse , or deer , or tiger , or bear , scarcely ...
... manner through the system ; the constituent parts of the body and their mode of growth are almost precisely the same ; for the bone , muscle , tendon , skin , hair , and brain of the horse , or deer , or tiger , or bear , scarcely ...
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... manner as to resemble the structure of sponge ; and it is well known , with reference to the strength of artificial columns , that , the same quantity of matter being given for each , and their height being the same , those columns ...
... manner as to resemble the structure of sponge ; and it is well known , with reference to the strength of artificial columns , that , the same quantity of matter being given for each , and their height being the same , those columns ...
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... manner : " But all these parts of the body were made for the use of the soul , that sentient and in- telligent principle which animates the body , and of which the body is merely the organ ; and on this account the component parts of ...
... manner : " But all these parts of the body were made for the use of the soul , that sentient and in- telligent principle which animates the body , and of which the body is merely the organ ; and on this account the component parts of ...
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... manner most convenient for laying a firm hold on objects both greater and less than itself . And in order to enable it to apply itself to objects of various shapes , it is * Lib . i . cap . 5 . evidently most convenient that it should ...
... manner most convenient for laying a firm hold on objects both greater and less than itself . And in order to enable it to apply itself to objects of various shapes , it is * Lib . i . cap . 5 . evidently most convenient that it should ...
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... manner it is united to the body in this life , which Dr. Gall considers as questions not only beyond the comprehension of human reason , but totally unconnected with his inquiries , the theory merely investi- gates the material ...
... manner it is united to the body in this life , which Dr. Gall considers as questions not only beyond the comprehension of human reason , but totally unconnected with his inquiries , the theory merely investi- gates the material ...
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Page 168 - Warms in the sun, refreshes in the breeze, Glows in the stars, and blossoms in the trees ; Lives through all life, extends through all extent, Spreads undivided, operates unspent...
Page 23 - ... then I beheld all the work of God, that a man cannot find out the work that is done under the sun: because though a man labour to seek it out, yet he shall not find it; yea farther; though a wise man think to know it, yet shall he not be able to find it.
Page 195 - President, should be appointed to write, print and publish one thousand copies of a work, on the Power, Wisdom, and Goodness of God, as manifested in the Creation; illustrating such work, by all reasonable arguments, as, for instance, the variety and formation of God's creatures in the Animal, Vegetable, and Mineral Kingdoms; the effect of digestion, and, thereby, of conversion ; the construction of the hand of man, and an infinite variety of other arguments; as also by discoveries, ancient and modern,...
Page 162 - For the handling of final causes, mixed with the rest in physical inquiries, hath intercepted the severe and diligent inquiry of all real and physical causes...
Page 2 - His ROYAL HIGHNESS THE DUK.E OF SUSSEX, President of the Royal Society, having desired that no unnecessary delay should take place in the publication of the above mentioned Treatises, they will appear at short intervals, as they are ready for publication.
Page 145 - This Being governs all things, not as the soul of the world, but as Lord over all; and on account of his dominion he is wont to be called Lord God...
Page 136 - THE heavens declare the glory of GOD ; And the firmament showeth his handywork. Day unto day uttereth speech, And night unto night showeth knowledge. There is no speech nor language, Where their voice is not heard.
Page 104 - The new bank is not long in being visited by sea-birds: salt plants take root upon it, and a soil begins to be formed ; a cocoa-nut, or the drupe of a pandanus, is thrown on shore ^ land birds visit it, and deposit the seeds of shrubs and trees ; every high tide, and still more every gale, adds something to the bank ; the form of an island is gradually assumed ; and last of all, comes man to take possession.
Page 72 - Thrice he assay'd, and thrice, in spite of scorn, Tears, such as Angels weep, burst forth: at last Words, interwove with sighs, found out their way.
Page 56 - Eternal anarchy, amidst the noise Of endless wars, and by confusion stand. For Hot, Cold, Moist and Dry, four champions fierce, Strive here for mastery...