The Christian philosopherE.C. Biddle, 1840 |
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... diurnal rotation may be determined . Earth - proofs of its annual and diurnal motions . The Moon - description of her majestic moun- tain scenery , luminous spots , celestial appearances , illuminating power , superficial contents , & c ...
... diurnal rotation may be determined . Earth - proofs of its annual and diurnal motions . The Moon - description of her majestic moun- tain scenery , luminous spots , celestial appearances , illuminating power , superficial contents , & c ...
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... diurnal motion around the globe ; which motion must be inconceivably more rapid than that of the earth , on the supposition of its motion . For , in proportion as the ce- lestial bodies are distant from the earth , in the same ...
... diurnal motion around the globe ; which motion must be inconceivably more rapid than that of the earth , on the supposition of its motion . For , in proportion as the ce- lestial bodies are distant from the earth , in the same ...
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... diurnal motion , only one half of their surfaces could be inhabited , and the other half would remain a dark and cheerless desert . The sun would be the only heavenly orb which would be recognized by the inhabitants of each respect- ive ...
... diurnal motion , only one half of their surfaces could be inhabited , and the other half would remain a dark and cheerless desert . The sun would be the only heavenly orb which would be recognized by the inhabitants of each respect- ive ...
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... motions of the planets - the apparent diurnal motion of the whole celestial sphere , from east to west - and the dif- ferent clusters of stars which are seen in our nocturnal sky , at different seasons of the year . We would next ...
... motions of the planets - the apparent diurnal motion of the whole celestial sphere , from east to west - and the dif- ferent clusters of stars which are seen in our nocturnal sky , at different seasons of the year . We would next ...
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... motion can be destroyed , and its surface rendered smooth by throwing oil upon its waves . The second motion is ... diurnal revolution of the carth on its axis , which is in a direction contrary to the motion of 144 THE CHRISTIAN PHILOSOPHER ...
... motion can be destroyed , and its surface rendered smooth by throwing oil upon its waves . The second motion is ... diurnal revolution of the carth on its axis , which is in a direction contrary to the motion of 144 THE CHRISTIAN PHILOSOPHER ...
Términos y frases comunes
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Pasajes populares
Página 168 - Thou coveredst it with the deep as with a garment: The waters stood above the mountains. At thy rebuke they fled ; At the voice of thy thunder they hasted away.
Página 320 - Thou art worthy, O Lord, to receive glory and honor and power: for thou hast created all things, and for thy pleasure they are and were created.
Página 319 - I do not know what I may appear to the world ; but to myself I seem to have been only like a boy playing on the seashore, and diverting myself in now and then finding a smoother pebble or a prettier shell than ordinary, whilst the great ocean of truth lay all undiscovered before me.
Página 53 - The enemy said, I will pursue, I will overtake, I will divide the spoil; my lust shall be satisfied upon them; I will draw my sword, my hand shall destroy them.
Página 268 - And they shall build houses, and inhabit them; and they shall plant vineyards and eat the fruit of them. They shall not build, and another inhabit; they shall not plant, and another eat: for as the days of a tree are the days of my people, and mine elect shall long enjoy the work of their hands.
Página 241 - I will praise thee; for I am fearfully and wonderfully made : marvellous are thy works; and that my soul knoweth right well.
Página 56 - Let all the earth fear the Lord : let all the inhabitants of the world stand in awe of him.
Página 296 - Kings of the earth, and all people; princes, and all judges of the earth: Both young men, and maidens; old men, and children: Let them praise the name of the Lord: for his name alone is excellent; his glory is above the earth and heaven.
Página 24 - All thy works shall praise thee, O Lord : And thy saints shall bless thee. They shall speak of the glory of thy kingdom, And talk of thy power ; To make known to the sons of men his mighty acts, And the glorious majesty of his kingdom.
Página 72 - He sendeth the springs into the valleys, which run among the hills. They give drink to every beast of the field : the wild asses quench their thirst.