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... motion , and that motion so regulated as to point out the hour of the day ; that , if the different parts had been differently shaped from what they are , of a different size from what they are , or placed after any other manner , or in ...
... motion , and that motion so regulated as to point out the hour of the day ; that , if the different parts had been differently shaped from what they are , of a different size from what they are , or placed after any other manner , or in ...
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... motion from the fusee to the balance , and from the balance to the pointer ; and at the same time , by the size and shape of those wheels so regulating that motion , as to terminate in causing an index , by an equable and measured ...
... motion from the fusee to the balance , and from the balance to the pointer ; and at the same time , by the size and shape of those wheels so regulating that motion , as to terminate in causing an index , by an equable and measured ...
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... motions into one result , and that also a result connected with the utilities of other beings . All these properties , therefore , are as much unaccounted for as they were before . IV . Nor is any thing gained by running the diffi ...
... motions into one result , and that also a result connected with the utilities of other beings . All these properties , therefore , are as much unaccounted for as they were before . IV . Nor is any thing gained by running the diffi ...
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... motions of which it is capable , we trace the mechanism throughout . But , up to the limit , the reasoning is as clear and certain in the one case as in the other . In the example before us , it is a matter of certainty , because it is ...
... motions of which it is capable , we trace the mechanism throughout . But , up to the limit , the reasoning is as clear and certain in the one case as in the other . In the example before us , it is a matter of certainty , because it is ...
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... of the motion under all the va- rious temperatures of heat and cold in which the instru- ment may happen to be placed . The ingenuity of this last contrivance has been justly praised . Shall , there- 16 APPLICATION OF.
... of the motion under all the va- rious temperatures of heat and cold in which the instru- ment may happen to be placed . The ingenuity of this last contrivance has been justly praised . Shall , there- 16 APPLICATION OF.
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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.
Page 336 - 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. And he arose, and came to his father. But when he was yet a great way off, his father saw him, and had compassion, and ran, and fell on his neck, and kissed him.
Page 337 - But the Father said to his servants, Bring forth the best robe and put it on him ; and put a ring on his hand and shoes on his feet; and bring hither the fatted calf and kill it ; and let us eat and be merry ; for this my son was dead and is alive again ; he was lost and is found.
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.
Page 336 - And he arose and came to his father. But when he was yet a great way off his father saw him and had compassion, and ran and fell on his neck and kissed him. "And the son said unto him, 'Father, I have sinned against heaven and in thy sight, and am no more worthy to be called thy son.' "But the father said to his servants, 'Bring forth the best robe and put it on him; and put a ring on his hand and shoes on his feet...
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.