The Testimony of the Rocks: Or, Geology in Its Bearings on the Two Theologies, Natural and RevealedGould and Lincoln, 1857 - 502 pages |
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... certainly every way suited to remind me of those so gratefully acknowledged by the wit of the last century , when he bethought him of " kind Arbuthnot's aid , Who knew his art , but not his trade . " And so , though the old style of ...
... certainly every way suited to remind me of those so gratefully acknowledged by the wit of the last century , when he bethought him of " kind Arbuthnot's aid , Who knew his art , but not his trade . " And so , though the old style of ...
Page vii
... certainly no reason to complain of the measure of favor with which the read or spoken ones have been received , they are perhaps all better adapted for perusal in the closet than for delivery in the public hall or lecture - room ; while ...
... certainly no reason to complain of the measure of favor with which the read or spoken ones have been received , they are perhaps all better adapted for perusal in the closet than for delivery in the public hall or lecture - room ; while ...
Page viii
... certainly did not conflict with the view of Chalmers . All I found necessary at the time to the work of reconciliation was some scheme that would permit me to assign to the earth a high antiquity , and to regard it as the scene of many ...
... certainly did not conflict with the view of Chalmers . All I found necessary at the time to the work of reconciliation was some scheme that would permit me to assign to the earth a high antiquity , and to regard it as the scene of many ...
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... certainly not declined . He was marked to the very last by that wonderful robustness of mind which had characterized him all through life . His sense was as manly , his judgment as sound and comprehensive , his penetration as ...
... certainly not declined . He was marked to the very last by that wonderful robustness of mind which had characterized him all through life . His sense was as manly , his judgment as sound and comprehensive , his penetration as ...
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... certainly hoped , from that fine union of science and theol- ogy which dwelt in him above all men , for a yet fuller and more complete adjustment of the two great records of Creation , — that of the Rocks , and that of Moses . But alas ...
... certainly hoped , from that fine union of science and theol- ogy which dwelt in him above all men , for a yet fuller and more complete adjustment of the two great records of Creation , — that of the Rocks , and that of Moses . But alas ...
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Page 138 - Thou makest thine appeal to me: I bring to life, I bring to death: The spirit does but mean the breath: I know no more.
Page 37 - And he spake of trees, from the cedar tree that is in Lebanon even unto the hyssop that springeth out of the wall: he spake also of beasts, and of fowl, and of creeping things, and of fishes.
Page 268 - Adam the goodliest man of men since born His sons, the fairest of her daughters Eve.
Page 233 - These are the generations of the heavens and of the earth when they were created in the day that the LORD God made the earth and the heavens...
Page 262 - Where wast thou when I laid the foundations of the earth? declare, if thou hast understanding. Who hath laid the measures thereof, if thou knowest? or who hath stretched the line upon it? Whereupon are the foundations thereof fastened? or who laid the corner stone thereof; When the morning stars sang together, and all the Sons of God shouted for joy?
Page 261 - The decrees of God are, his eternal purpose according to the counsel of his will, whereby, for his own glory, he hath fore-ordained whatsoever comes to pass.
Page 229 - Thine eyes did see my substance, yet being unperfect; and in thy book all my members were written; Which in continuance were fashioned, when as yet there was none of them.
Page 138 - Who roll'd the psalm to wintry skies, Who built him fanes of fruitless prayer, Who trusted God was love indeed And love Creation's final law Tho...
Page 263 - He causeth the grass to grow for the cattle, and herb for the service of man: that he may bring forth food out of the earth...
Page 139 - No more? A monster then, a dream, A discord. Dragons of the prime, That tare each other in their slime. Were mellow music match'd with him. O life as futile, then, as frail! O for thy voice to soothe and bless ! What hope of answer, or redress ? Behind the veil, behind the veil.