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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... seem a paradox to those persons who have read his strong and caustic controversial writings ; but the defender of the opinions of a sect , with his pen in his hand , is a very different character when uninfluenced by the spirit of ...
... seem a paradox to those persons who have read his strong and caustic controversial writings ; but the defender of the opinions of a sect , with his pen in his hand , is a very different character when uninfluenced by the spirit of ...
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... cation I acknowledge to be very imperfect , and the present , I am as ready to acknowledge , is still more so . But , paradoxical as it may seem , this will ever be the case in natural science , so long as the works of God are , like 56.
... cation I acknowledge to be very imperfect , and the present , I am as ready to acknowledge , is still more so . But , paradoxical as it may seem , this will ever be the case in natural science , so long as the works of God are , like 56.
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... seems to be exceedingly probable , that the pu- trid effluvium is in some measure extracted from the air , by means of the leaves of plants , and , therefore , that they render the remainder more fit for respiration . " " That plants ...
... seems to be exceedingly probable , that the pu- trid effluvium is in some measure extracted from the air , by means of the leaves of plants , and , therefore , that they render the remainder more fit for respiration . " " That plants ...
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... seems to have been traditionary among mankind , long before the invention of letters ; and it was one of the greatest incitements to virtue in the most polished ages of Greece and Rome . " The soul , secur'd in her existence , smiles At ...
... seems to have been traditionary among mankind , long before the invention of letters ; and it was one of the greatest incitements to virtue in the most polished ages of Greece and Rome . " The soul , secur'd in her existence , smiles At ...
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... seems founded on the principles of sound philosophy . But let us recollect that " The wisdom of the world is fool- ishness with God . " The mysteries of his sav ing grace are above human comprehension . " For my thoughts are not your ...
... seems founded on the principles of sound philosophy . But let us recollect that " The wisdom of the world is fool- ishness with God . " The mysteries of his sav ing grace are above human comprehension . " For my thoughts are not your ...
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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.