Sacred philosophy of the seasons: Illustrating the perfections of god in the phenomena of the pfearW. Oliphant and Son, 1838 - 416 стор. |
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... subsistence and comfort of living beings . It is true that , even in the ordinary occurrences of life , there are , in winter , probably more distressing and fatal incidents than during the other quarters of the year . A snow - storm ...
... subsistence and comfort of living beings . It is true that , even in the ordinary occurrences of life , there are , in winter , probably more distressing and fatal incidents than during the other quarters of the year . A snow - storm ...
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... subsistence , are stimulated by their wants to vigorous exertion , and from sheer necessity are ren- dered active , ingenious , and enterprising . Among the first effects , which history describes as produced by this difference in ...
... subsistence , are stimulated by their wants to vigorous exertion , and from sheer necessity are ren- dered active , ingenious , and enterprising . Among the first effects , which history describes as produced by this difference in ...
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... subsistence and enjoyment . It is not merely that the varied riches of other lands are imported , but that an essential alteration is effected in the actual pro- duce of the soil . It is a remarkable fact , noticed by Mr Whewell , that ...
... subsistence and enjoyment . It is not merely that the varied riches of other lands are imported , but that an essential alteration is effected in the actual pro- duce of the soil . It is a remarkable fact , noticed by Mr Whewell , that ...
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... subsistence ; but then it would have occasioned the most injurious conse- quences , were not checks provided , by which each kind might be kept within its proper bounds . These checks are numerous and effectual . The most remarkable of ...
... subsistence ; but then it would have occasioned the most injurious conse- quences , were not checks provided , by which each kind might be kept within its proper bounds . These checks are numerous and effectual . The most remarkable of ...
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... subsistence it affords , are destructive of animal and vegetable life , I shall not attempt to estimate ; but that it is considerable , cannot be denied . Notwithstanding the various and astonish- ing means made use of by a wise Creator ...
... subsistence it affords , are destructive of animal and vegetable life , I shall not attempt to estimate ; but that it is considerable , cannot be denied . Notwithstanding the various and astonish- ing means made use of by a wise Creator ...
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