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... fluids non - elastic and elastic , the transmis- sion of sound through the latter ; the laws of magnet- ism , of electricity ; and probably others , yet undisco- vered . These are general laws ; and when a particu- lar purpose is to be ...
... fluids non - elastic and elastic , the transmis- sion of sound through the latter ; the laws of magnet- ism , of electricity ; and probably others , yet undisco- vered . These are general laws ; and when a particu- lar purpose is to be ...
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... fluid , gaseous , elastic , electrical , or none of these , or nothing resembling these , is also unknown to us : of course , the laws belonging to that substance , and which regulate its action , are unknown to us . We see nothing ...
... fluid , gaseous , elastic , electrical , or none of these , or nothing resembling these , is also unknown to us : of course , the laws belonging to that substance , and which regulate its action , are unknown to us . We see nothing ...
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... fluid . But , magnetic attraction being as- sumed ( it signifies nothing from what cause it proceeds ) , we can trace , or there can be pointed out to us , with perfect clearness and certainty , the mechanism , viz . the steel bars ...
... fluid . But , magnetic attraction being as- sumed ( it signifies nothing from what cause it proceeds ) , we can trace , or there can be pointed out to us , with perfect clearness and certainty , the mechanism , viz . the steel bars ...
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... this respect as well as many others , that , in our chymistry , particular men- strua act only upon particular substances . Consider moreover , that this fluid , stronger in its operation PARTS AND FUNCTIONS , & c . 47.
... this respect as well as many others , that , in our chymistry , particular men- strua act only upon particular substances . Consider moreover , that this fluid , stronger in its operation PARTS AND FUNCTIONS , & c . 47.
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... fluid , and of the mode of its action ; by which is meant , that we are not capable , as we are in the mechanical part of our frame , of collating it with the operations of art . And this I call the imperfection of our chymistry ; for ...
... fluid , and of the mode of its action ; by which is meant , that we are not capable , as we are in the mechanical part of our frame , of collating it with the operations of art . And this I call the imperfection of our chymistry ; for ...
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Page 331 - But forasmuch as he had not to pay, his lord commanded him to be sold, and his wife, and children, and all that he had, and payment to be made. The servant therefore fell down, and worshipped him, saying, Lord, have patience with me, and I will pay thee all.
Page 333 - Moses' seat: all therefore whatsoever they bid you observe, that observe and do; but do not ye after their works: for they say, and do not. For they bind heavy burdens and grievous to be borne, and lay them on men's shoulders; but they themselves will not move them with one of their fingers. But all their works they do for to be seen of men: they make broad their phylacteries, and enlarge the borders of their garments, and love the uppermost rooms at feasts, and the chief seats in the synagogues,...
Page 336 - He spake this parable unto them, saying, what man of you, having an hundred sheep, if he lose one of them, doth not leave the ninety and nine in the wilderness, and go after that which is lost, until he find it ? and when he hath found it, he layeth it on his shoulders, rejoicing. And when he cometh home, he calleth together his friends and neighbours, saying unto them, rejoice with me ; for I have found my sheep which was lost.
Page 336 - And when he came to himself, he said, How many hired servants of my father's have bread enough and to spare, and I perish with hunger! I will arise and go to my father, and will say unto him, Father, I have sinned against heaven, and before thee. And am no more worthy to be called thy son: make me as one of thy hired servants.
Page 332 - And the scribe said unto Him, Well, Master, Thou hast said the truth: for there is one God ; and there is none other but He : and to love Him with all the heart, and with all the understanding, and with all the soul, and with all the strength, and to love his neighbour as himself, is more than all whole burnt offerings and sacrifices. And when Jesus saw that he answered discreetly, He said unto him, Thou art not far from the kingdom of God.
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Page 332 - And he called the multitude, and said unto them, Hear, and understand: not that which goeth into the mouth defileth a man; but that which cometh out of the mouth, this defileth a man.
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Page 331 - Then came Peter to him, and said ; Lord, how oft shall my brother sin against me, and I forgive him ? till seven times ? Jesus saith unto him ; I say not unto thee, until seven times, but until seventy times seven.