A Spring Day, Or, Contemplations on Several Occurrences which Naturally Strike the Eye in that Delightful SeasonThomas Turnbull, 1803 - 338 pages |
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... mind to fublimity of thought and fweet contemplation . It is therefore in order to point out some suitable fubjects for this , which may be happily improven for our advantage , the following work is compofed . I am well aware , that ...
... mind to fublimity of thought and fweet contemplation . It is therefore in order to point out some suitable fubjects for this , which may be happily improven for our advantage , the following work is compofed . I am well aware , that ...
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... mind ! Whether in a dream , in a vi- fion , or awake , he beholds all , he is equal- ly uncertain . Not knowing what to think , would not he ftand in contemplation , not for a fhort space , but for a long time ? And can we fuppofe that ...
... mind ! Whether in a dream , in a vi- fion , or awake , he beholds all , he is equal- ly uncertain . Not knowing what to think , would not he ftand in contemplation , not for a fhort space , but for a long time ? And can we fuppofe that ...
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... mind up the ftream of creation to God the foun- tain - head . This they did to David , and fo fhould they do to us . All the works which we behold fhew forth his wisdom , power , and goodness . " The heavens declare the 66 glory of God ...
... mind up the ftream of creation to God the foun- tain - head . This they did to David , and fo fhould they do to us . All the works which we behold fhew forth his wisdom , power , and goodness . " The heavens declare the 66 glory of God ...
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... minds with a due fenfe of that majefty and power which made and reared their lofty plants ; and of that goodness which hath made them of fuch utility to man and beaft . And as for the rivers , not to speak of what use they are for ...
... minds with a due fenfe of that majefty and power which made and reared their lofty plants ; and of that goodness which hath made them of fuch utility to man and beaft . And as for the rivers , not to speak of what use they are for ...
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... mind . Nor is that of fmelling lefs wonderful , whereby agreeable . odours are received with pleasure , and the contrary with reluctance , and by which we are led to frequent places and take food , which is moft conducive for our health ...
... mind . Nor is that of fmelling lefs wonderful , whereby agreeable . odours are received with pleasure , and the contrary with reluctance , and by which we are led to frequent places and take food , which is moft conducive for our health ...
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