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... , the spelling , and the want of separation into sentences , I cannot doubt that it was written at least one year and probably two , earlier than the letter which follows . for it ; in order to which , I would 20 LIFE OF PRESIDENT EDWARDS .
... , the spelling , and the want of separation into sentences , I cannot doubt that it was written at least one year and probably two , earlier than the letter which follows . for it ; in order to which , I would 20 LIFE OF PRESIDENT EDWARDS .
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... least give you occasion to make better observations , such as should be worthy of communicating to the learned world , respecting these wondrous animals , from whose glisten- ing web so much of the wisdom of the Creator shines . 66 " I ...
... least give you occasion to make better observations , such as should be worthy of communicating to the learned world , respecting these wondrous animals , from whose glisten- ing web so much of the wisdom of the Creator shines . 66 " I ...
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... least , a finite spirit can- not thus be in all places at a time , equally . And doubtless the change of the place , where they perceive most strongly , and produce effects immediately , is regular and successive ; which is the motion ...
... least , a finite spirit can- not thus be in all places at a time , equally . And doubtless the change of the place , where they perceive most strongly , and produce effects immediately , is regular and successive ; which is the motion ...
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... least confusion or am- biguity of words , so that the ideas shall be left naked . 8. In the course of reasoning , not to pretend any thing to be more certain , than every one will plainly see it is , by such expressions as , " It is ...
... least confusion or am- biguity of words , so that the ideas shall be left naked . 8. In the course of reasoning , not to pretend any thing to be more certain , than every one will plainly see it is , by such expressions as , " It is ...
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... least pick at it , if it were not because of the gross conceptions that we have of Space . " A state of absolute nothing is a state of absolute con- tradiction . Absolute nothing is the aggregate of all the contradictions in the world ...
... least pick at it , if it were not because of the gross conceptions that we have of Space . " A state of absolute nothing is a state of absolute con- tradiction . Absolute nothing is the aggregate of all the contradictions in the world ...
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Page 216 - And there were voices, and thunders, and lightnings; and there was a great earthquake, such as was not since men were upon the earth, so mighty an earthquake, and so great.
Page 89 - If any man offend not in word, the same is a perfect man, and able also to bridle the whole body.
Page 258 - O Israel, return unto the Lord thy God; for thou hast fallen by thine iniquity. Take with you words, and turn to the Lord : say unto him, "Take away all iniquity, and receive us graciously: so will we render the calves of our lips.
Page 89 - Servants, be subject to your masters with all fear ; not only to the good and gentle, but also to the froward. For this is thankworthy, if a man for conscience toward God endure grief, suffering wrongfully.
Page 61 - I know not how to express. I seemed to see them both in a sweet conjunction, majesty and meekness joined together; it was a sweet, and gentle, and holy majesty; and also a majestic meekness; an awful sweetness; a high, and great, and holy gentleness.
Page 215 - These shall make war with the Lamb, and the Lamb shall overcome them: for he is Lord of lords, and King of kings: and they that are with him are called, and chosen, and faithful.
Page 60 - But I remember the time very well, when I seemed to be convinced, and fully satisfied, as to this sovereignty of God, and his justice in thus eternally disposing of men, according to his sovereign pleasure.
Page 543 - the doing good to mankind, in obedience to the will of God, and for the sake of everlasting happiness.
Page 65 - The soul of a true Christian, as I then wrote my meditations, appeared like such a little white flower as we see in the spring of the year, low and humble, on the ground; opening its bosom to receive the pleasant beams of the sun's glory; rejoicing, as it were, in a calm rapture; diffusing around a sweet fragrancy; standing peacefully and lovingly in the midst of other flowers round about; all, in like manner, opening their bosoms to drink in the light of the sun.
Page 244 - Thus saith the LORD, As the new wine is found in the cluster, and one saith, Destroy it not ; for a blessing is in it : so will I do for my servants' sakes, that I may not destroy them all.