The Life of Joseph Priestly: LL.D., F.R.S., &c., with Critical Observations on His WorksWilks, Grafton, & Company, 1804 - 112 pages |
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Page 22
... attention too much from the luminous field of philosophic disquisition , to the sterile regions of polemic divinity , and the still more thorny paths of polemic politics . His tracts on these subjects amounted to upwards of thirty , and ...
... attention too much from the luminous field of philosophic disquisition , to the sterile regions of polemic divinity , and the still more thorny paths of polemic politics . His tracts on these subjects amounted to upwards of thirty , and ...
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... attention , those who had been clearly guilty , persecution would make the Dissenters increase . It was manifest that they had been lately persecuted in the most infamous manner . " Gentlemen " he continued , " I have told you , and you ...
... attention , those who had been clearly guilty , persecution would make the Dissenters increase . It was manifest that they had been lately persecuted in the most infamous manner . " Gentlemen " he continued , " I have told you , and you ...
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... attention to regimen , he seemed , if not gaining strength , at least not getting worse . He continued in this uncertain state till the middle of January 1804 ; and his friends hoped that his health would improve with the return of ...
... attention to regimen , he seemed , if not gaining strength , at least not getting worse . He continued in this uncertain state till the middle of January 1804 ; and his friends hoped that his health would improve with the return of ...
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... attention . When engaged in making philosophical ex- periments he commonly wore a white apron , and canvass covers drawn over his sleeves . He dined at one o'clock , and was extremely tempe- rate . He seldom drank wine or spirituous li ...
... attention . When engaged in making philosophical ex- periments he commonly wore a white apron , and canvass covers drawn over his sleeves . He dined at one o'clock , and was extremely tempe- rate . He seldom drank wine or spirituous li ...
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... attention to the morals of his flock . The youthful part of his congregation shared his particular care , and he inculcated the principles of virtue and piety by his catachetical lectures . Few Christian teachers knew the important ...
... attention to the morals of his flock . The youthful part of his congregation shared his particular care , and he inculcated the principles of virtue and piety by his catachetical lectures . Few Christian teachers knew the important ...
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Page 71 - The stars shall fade away, the sun himself Grow dim with age, and Nature sink in years, But thou shalt flourish in immortal youth, Unhurt amidst the war of elements, The wreck of matter, and the crush of worlds.
Page 88 - Who art thou that judgest another man's servant? to his own master he standeth or falleth ; yea, he shall be holden up: for God is able to make him stand.
Page 94 - The man resolv'd, and steady to his trust, Inflexible to ill, and obstinately just, May the rude rabble's insolence despise, Their senseless clamours and tumultuous cries : The tyrant's fierceness he beguiles. And the stern brow, and the harsh voice defies, And with superior greatness smiles.
Page 63 - The feeling of it to my lungs was not sensibly different from that of common air ; but I fancied that my breast felt peculiarly light and easy for some time afterwards. Who can tell but that, in time, this pure air may become a fashionable article in luxury. Hitherto only two mice and myself have had the privilege of breathing it
Page 40 - We shall all meet finally: we only require different degrees of discipline, suited to our different tempers, to prepare us for final happiness.
Page 62 - From the greater strength and vivacity of the flame of a candle, in this pure air, it may be conjectured that it might be peculiarly salutary to the lungs in certain morbid cases...
Page 43 - The chamber where the good man meets his fate, Is privileg'd beyond the common walk Of virtuous life, quite in the verge of heaven.
Page 41 - On Monday morning, the 6th of February, on being asked how he did, he answered, in a faint voice, that he had no pain; but appeared fainting away gradually. About eight o'clock he desired to have three pamphlets, which had been looked out by his directions the evening before. He then dictated, as clearly and distinctly as he had ever done in his life, the additions and alterations which he wished to have made in each. Mr.
Page 94 - Not the red arm of angry Jove, That flings the thunder from the sky, And gives it rage to roar, and strength to fly. Should the whole frame of nature round him break, In ruin, and confusion hurl'd, He, unconcern'd would hear the mighty crack, And stand secure, amidst a falling world.
Page 22 - ... acquainted with persons of all principles and characters. One day I remember I dined in company with an eminent popish priest; the evening I spent with philosophers, determined unbelievers ; the next morning I breakfasted at his own request, with a most zealously orthodox clergyman, Mr. Toplady, and the rest of that day I spent with Dr. Jebb, Mr. Lindsey, and some others, men in all respects after my own heart.