The Complete Works of Thomas Dick, LL. D. ... Eleven Volumes in Two..., Volume 1Edwards & Bushnell, 1857 |
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... universe must move round it every twenty- four hours ; not only the fixed stars , but the sun and moon , the planets and their satellites , and every comet which traverses the firma- ment , must participate in this motion , while , at ...
... universe must move round it every twenty- four hours ; not only the fixed stars , but the sun and moon , the planets and their satellites , and every comet which traverses the firma- ment , must participate in this motion , while , at ...
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... universe , we are only like a few atoms in the immensity of space . He may direct their attention to the infinitely diversified scenes of grandeur and felicity which the universe must contain , since its range is so extensive and its ...
... universe , we are only like a few atoms in the immensity of space . He may direct their attention to the infinitely diversified scenes of grandeur and felicity which the universe must contain , since its range is so extensive and its ...
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... universe - the geo- graphy of the moon brought to perfection , its mountains and vales thoroughly explored , and traces of the existence and operations of of comets ascertained - the causes of the various phenomena which appear on the ...
... universe - the geo- graphy of the moon brought to perfection , its mountains and vales thoroughly explored , and traces of the existence and operations of of comets ascertained - the causes of the various phenomena which appear on the ...
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... universe , and of his arrangements in the go- vernment of the world . While a man , whose mind is enlightened with true science , perceives throughout all nature the most striking evidencos of benevolent design , and rejoices in the ...
... universe , and of his arrangements in the go- vernment of the world . While a man , whose mind is enlightened with true science , perceives throughout all nature the most striking evidencos of benevolent design , and rejoices in the ...
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... universe as the reward of their incessant and unwearied contemplation of his wondrous works . Were the period arrived ( and of its arrival I entertain no doubt , from the present movements of the human mind ) when the majority of man ...
... universe as the reward of their incessant and unwearied contemplation of his wondrous works . Were the period arrived ( and of its arrival I entertain no doubt , from the present movements of the human mind ) when the majority of man ...
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