The Complete Works of Thomas Dick, Volume 2A.C. Goodman, 1850 |
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... vast extent to which the operations of the Creator are carried on in the distant regions of space , since the late discoveries of Naturalists and Experimental Philosophers , with respect to the constitution of the atmosphere , water ...
... vast extent to which the operations of the Creator are carried on in the distant regions of space , since the late discoveries of Naturalists and Experimental Philosophers , with respect to the constitution of the atmosphere , water ...
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... vast system of universal nature was called from nothing into existence , and is continually supported , in all its movements , from age to age . In elucidating this perfection of God , we might derive some striking illustrations from ...
... vast system of universal nature was called from nothing into existence , and is continually supported , in all its movements , from age to age . In elucidating this perfection of God , we might derive some striking illustrations from ...
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... vast Pacific Ocean , they would all disappear in a moment , except perhaps a few projecting tops , which , like a number of small islands , might be seen rising a few fathoms above the surface of the waters . The earth is a globe whose ...
... vast Pacific Ocean , they would all disappear in a moment , except perhaps a few projecting tops , which , like a number of small islands , might be seen rising a few fathoms above the surface of the waters . The earth is a globe whose ...
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... vast tour . In estimating the size and extent of the earth , we ought also to take into consideration the vast variety of objects with which it is diversified , and the numerous animated beings with which it is stored ; the great ...
... vast tour . In estimating the size and extent of the earth , we ought also to take into consideration the vast variety of objects with which it is diversified , and the numerous animated beings with which it is stored ; the great ...
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... vast caverns of the ocean - penetrate into the subterraneous regions of the globe , and wing its way amidst clouds and tempests , through the surrounding atmos- phere . It must next extend its flight through the most expansive regions ...
... vast caverns of the ocean - penetrate into the subterraneous regions of the globe , and wing its way amidst clouds and tempests , through the surrounding atmos- phere . It must next extend its flight through the most expansive regions ...
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Page 78 - The kings of Tarshish and of the isles shall bring presents: the kings of Sheba and Seba shall offer gifts. Yea, all kings shall fall down before him: all nations shall serve him.
Page 72 - Depart from me, ye cursed, into everlasting fire, prepared for the devil and his angels. For I was an hungered, and ye gave me no meat; I was thirsty, and ye gave me no drink; I was a stranger, and ye took me not in; naked, and ye clothed me not; sick, and in prison, and ye visited me not.
Page 63 - Woe unto them that call evil good, and good evil; That put darkness for light, and light for darkness; That put bitter for sweet, and sweet for bitter!
Page 43 - For this ye know, that no whoremonger, nor unclean person, nor covetous man, who is an idolater, hath any inheritance in the kingdom of Christ and of God.
Page 39 - Lord, how manifold are, thy works ! In wisdom hast thou made them all : The earth is full of thy riches. So is this great and wide sea, Wherein are things creeping innumerable, Both small and great beasts.
Page 86 - When the poor and needy seek water, and there is none, and their tongue faileth for thirst, I the Lord will hear them, I the God of Israel will not forsake them. I will open rivers in high places, and fountains in the midst of the valleys : I will make the wilderness a pool of water, and the dry land springs of water.
Page 137 - Kings of the earth, and all people; princes, and all judges of the earth: Both young men, and maidens; old men, and children: Let them praise the name of the Lord: for his name alone is excellent; his glory is above the earth and heaven.
Page 36 - Who knoweth not in all these That the hand of the Lord hath wrought this? In whose hand is the soul of every living thing, And the breath of all mankind.
Page 78 - ... loved them, and washed them from their sins in his own blood, and rejoicing in hope of the glory of God.
Page 11 - Then," in the full sense of the words (Rev. xi. 15), " shall the kingdoms of this world become the kingdoms of our LORD, and of his CHRIST, and he shall reign for ever and ever.