A Spring-day: Or, Contemplations on Several Occurrences which Naturally Strike the Eye in that Delightful Seasonauthor, 1806 - 338 pages |
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... mind to sublimity of thought and sweet contemplation . It is therefore in order to point out some suitable subjects for this , which may be happily im- proved for our advantage , that the following work is composed . I am well aware ...
... mind to sublimity of thought and sweet contemplation . It is therefore in order to point out some suitable subjects for this , which may be happily im- proved for our advantage , that the following work is composed . I am well aware ...
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... mind ! Whether in a dream , in a vision , or awake , he beholds all , he is equally uncertain . Not knowing what to think , would not he stand in contemplation , not for a short space , but for a long time ? And can we suppose that Adam ...
... mind ! Whether in a dream , in a vision , or awake , he beholds all , he is equally uncertain . Not knowing what to think , would not he stand in contemplation , not for a short space , but for a long time ? And can we suppose that Adam ...
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... mind up the stream of creation to God the fountain - head . This they did to David , and so should they do to us . All the works which we behold shew forth his wis- dom , power , and goodness . " The heavens " declare the glory of God ...
... mind up the stream of creation to God the fountain - head . This they did to David , and so should they do to us . All the works which we behold shew forth his wis- dom , power , and goodness . " The heavens " declare the glory of God ...
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... minds with a due sense of that majesty and power which made and reared their lofty plants ; and of that goodness which hath made them of such utility to man and beast . And as for the rivers , not to speak of what use they are for ...
... minds with a due sense of that majesty and power which made and reared their lofty plants ; and of that goodness which hath made them of such utility to man and beast . And as for the rivers , not to speak of what use they are for ...
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... mind . Nor is that of smelling less wonderful , whereby agreeable odours are received with pleasure , and the contrary with reluctance , and by which we are led to take food and frequent places , which are most conducive to our health ...
... mind . Nor is that of smelling less wonderful , whereby agreeable odours are received with pleasure , and the contrary with reluctance , and by which we are led to take food and frequent places , which are most conducive to our health ...
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