The Contemplative Philosopher: Or, Short Essays on the Various Objects of Nature Throughout the Year; with Poetical Illus., and Moral Reflections on Each Subject, Volume 1Sherwood, Neely & Jones, 1817 - Nature study |
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... thing in nature , with what fervour of admiration should we adore the wisdom and goodness of the great Creator ! But although we are incapable of forming an idea of the plan and extent of his wondrous works ( those works which display ...
... thing in nature , with what fervour of admiration should we adore the wisdom and goodness of the great Creator ! But although we are incapable of forming an idea of the plan and extent of his wondrous works ( those works which display ...
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... thing we are acquainted with , nor , indeed , of any natural evils that are of a limited duration . It is more becoming to suppose , that they may have a tendency to promote the more solid and perma- nent happiness of individuals ...
... thing we are acquainted with , nor , indeed , of any natural evils that are of a limited duration . It is more becoming to suppose , that they may have a tendency to promote the more solid and perma- nent happiness of individuals ...
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... things , the Divine Being either is constantly educing good , or will , finally , render them subser vient , on the whole , to the happiness of his creatures . Nor can a benevolent mind derive a nobler conso lation in calamity , than ...
... things , the Divine Being either is constantly educing good , or will , finally , render them subser vient , on the whole , to the happiness of his creatures . Nor can a benevolent mind derive a nobler conso lation in calamity , than ...
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... things doeth he , which we cannot comprehend ; for he saith to the snow , Be thou on the earth - And he represents the omnipotent Jehovah , in his sub- lime expostulation with the patriarch , thus de- manding : Hast thou entered into ...
... things doeth he , which we cannot comprehend ; for he saith to the snow , Be thou on the earth - And he represents the omnipotent Jehovah , in his sub- lime expostulation with the patriarch , thus de- manding : Hast thou entered into ...
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... thing whereunto I sent it ? No. IV . ON WINTER IN THE POLAR REGIONSA Our infant Winter sinks , Divested of his grandeur , should our eye Astonished shoot into the frigid zone : Where , for relentless months , continual night Holds o'er ...
... thing whereunto I sent it ? No. IV . ON WINTER IN THE POLAR REGIONSA Our infant Winter sinks , Divested of his grandeur , should our eye Astonished shoot into the frigid zone : Where , for relentless months , continual night Holds o'er ...
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