Religious Lectures on Peculiar Phenomena in the Four Seasons ...: Delivered to the Students in Amherst College, in 1845, 1847, 1848 and 1849 |
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... nature have often been made to utter language opposed to revelation , by the ventriloquiz- ing processes of scepticism . It is hoped , therefore , that even a feeble attempt to let nature speak in unconstrained tones , will be received ...
... nature have often been made to utter language opposed to revelation , by the ventriloquiz- ing processes of scepticism . It is hoped , therefore , that even a feeble attempt to let nature speak in unconstrained tones , will be received ...
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... nature around us , at this interesting sea- son of the year , seem to turn our contemplations natural- ly to man's final deliverance from the power of the grave . I shall first enquire , what is the scriptural doctrine of the ...
... nature around us , at this interesting sea- son of the year , seem to turn our contemplations natural- ly to man's final deliverance from the power of the grave . I shall first enquire , what is the scriptural doctrine of the ...
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... nature , has certain characters , which distinguish it from every other object and species , And when he adds , so also is the resurrection of the dead , he teaches that there will be a peculiarity of character that will discriminate ...
... nature , has certain characters , which distinguish it from every other object and species , And when he adds , so also is the resurrection of the dead , he teaches that there will be a peculiarity of character that will discriminate ...
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... nature , which no such agencies can change : But more of this in another place . Although , therefore , we have but an imperfect idea of the spiritual body , the bible does so describe its character- istics , as to lead to exalted ...
... nature , which no such agencies can change : But more of this in another place . Although , therefore , we have but an imperfect idea of the spiritual body , the bible does so describe its character- istics , as to lead to exalted ...
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... nature , and great reason to believe it to be attenuated matter . Reasoning on the subject , we should presume that the future body would be of such a nature as to be unaffected by mechanical or chemical action ; and which might exist ...
... nature , and great reason to believe it to be attenuated matter . Reasoning on the subject , we should presume that the future body would be of such a nature as to be unaffected by mechanical or chemical action ; and which might exist ...
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Page 79 - As the appearance of the bow that is in the cloud in the day of rain, so was the appearance of the brightness round about. This was the appearance of the likeness of the glory of the Lord.
Page 112 - If then God so clothe the grass, which is to-day in the field, and to-morrow is cast into the oven, how much more will he clothe you, O ye of little faith ? And seek not ye what ye shall eat, or what ye shall drink, neither be ye of doubtful mind.
Page 111 - Thou sendest forth thy spirit, they are created: And thou renewest the face of the earth.
Page 132 - With those whose mansions glitter in his sight, Calls the delightful scenery all his own. His are the mountains, and the valleys his, And the resplendent rivers. His to' enjoy With a propriety that none can feel, But who, with filial confidence inspired. Can lift to Heaven an unpresumptuous eye, And smiling say —
Page 110 - Day unto day uttereth speech: And night unto night showeth knowledge. There is no speech nor language: Where their voice is not heard.
Page 53 - I do set my bow in the cloud, and it shall be for a token of a covenant between me and the earth.
Page 21 - And he had in his right hand seven stars: and out of his mouth went a sharp two-edged sword; and his countenance was as the sun shineth in his strength.
Page 16 - Thou fool, that which thou sowest is not quickened, except it die. And that which thou sowest, thou sowest not that body that shall be, but bare grain ; it may chance of wheat, or of some other grain. But God giveth it a body as it hath pleased him ; and to every seed his own body.
Page 53 - And I will establish my covenant with you; neither shall all flesh be cut off any more by the waters of a flood; neither shall there any more be a flood to destroy the earth.
Page 111 - But ask now the beasts, and they shall teach thee; and the fowls of the air, and they shall tell thee: Or speak to the earth, and it shall teach thee: and the fishes of the sea shall declare unto thee.