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... rocks , which is to be observed in almost every part of Europe . * He has given it as his opin- ion , that in a few years , the geology of the New continent will be better understood than that of the old . † Lectures on the sciences of ...
... rocks , which is to be observed in almost every part of Europe . * He has given it as his opin- ion , that in a few years , the geology of the New continent will be better understood than that of the old . † Lectures on the sciences of ...
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... rocks in this country renders a change of nomenclature necessary . We differ from him in believing the proposed changes both unnecessary and perplexing to the student . But , granting the existence of numerous imperfections in the pres ...
... rocks in this country renders a change of nomenclature necessary . We differ from him in believing the proposed changes both unnecessary and perplexing to the student . But , granting the existence of numerous imperfections in the pres ...
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... rock is describ- ed . It must here be remarked , that the word species cannot be applied to aggregated minerals in so rigorous a sense as to simple minerals . It is true M. Godon may have observed in some particular species of rock well ...
... rock is describ- ed . It must here be remarked , that the word species cannot be applied to aggregated minerals in so rigorous a sense as to simple minerals . It is true M. Godon may have observed in some particular species of rock well ...
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... rock , which others have describ- , ed under the names of amphibolic rock and greenstone . They also say , that it occasionally admits in its composition foreign substances , as above mentioned . Whence then the necessity of a new name ...
... rock , which others have describ- , ed under the names of amphibolic rock and greenstone . They also say , that it occasionally admits in its composition foreign substances , as above mentioned . Whence then the necessity of a new name ...
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... rock , which , though usually described as a simple mineral , M. Godon is inclined to class among aggregates . He supposes the simple minerals , which compose it , may exist in a state of such tenuity , as to be invisible to the eye ...
... rock , which , though usually described as a simple mineral , M. Godon is inclined to class among aggregates . He supposes the simple minerals , which compose it , may exist in a state of such tenuity , as to be invisible to the eye ...
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Page 8 - Philip findeth Nathanael, and saith unto him, We have found him of whom Moses in the law and the prophets did write, Jesus of Nazareth, the son of Joseph.
Page 303 - But there were false prophets also among the people, even as there shall be false teachers among you, who privily shall bring in damnable heresies, even denying the Lord that bought them, and bring upon themselves swift destruction.
Page 174 - Whoso eateth my flesh, and drinketh my blood, hath eternal life ; and I will raise him up at the last day. For my flesh is meat indeed, and my blood is drink indeed. He that eateth my flesh, and drinketh my blood, dwelleth in me, and I in him. As the living Father hath sent me, and I live by the Father ; so he that eateth me, even he shall live by me.
Page 29 - And set up false witnesses, which said, This man ceaseth not to speak blasphemous words against this holy place, and the law. For we have heard him say, that this Jesus of Nazareth shall destroy this place, and shall change the customs which Moses delivered us.
Page 72 - O thou that, with surpassing glory crowned, Look'st from thy sole dominion like the god Of this new World — at whose sight all the stars Hide their diminished heads — to thee I call, But with no friendly voice, and add thy name, 0 Sun, to tell thee how I hate thy beams, That bring to my remembrance from what state 1 fell, how glorious once above thy Sphere, Till pride and worse ambition threw me down, Warring in Heaven against Heaven's matchless King!
Page 296 - But if our Gospel be hid, it is hid to them that are lost: in whom the God of this world hath blinded the minds of them which believe not, lest the light of the glorious Gospel of Christ, who is the image of God, should shine unto them.
Page 69 - Through optic glass the Tuscan artist views At evening from the top of Fesole Or in Valdarno to descry new lands, .Rivers or mountains in her spotty globe; His spear, to equal which the tallest pine Hewn on Norwegian hills to be the mast Of some great ammiral, were but a wand.
Page 324 - The assistance I was enabled to give was small indeed ; I had not even a cup of wine to offer her ; -but I was told she had found, from some kind and fortunate hand, a little rum and dirty water. All I could furnish to her was an open boat, and a few lines written upon dirty and wet paper, to General Gates, recommending her to his protection.
Page 297 - If there come any unto you, and bring not this doctrine, receive him not into your house, neither bid him God speed : for he that biddeth him God speed is partaker of his evil deeds.
Page 73 - On me, already lost, me than thyself More miserable. Both have sinn'd ; but thou Against God only, I against God and thee ; And to the place of judgment will return, There with my cries importune Heaven, that all The sentence, from thy head removed, may light On me, sole cause to thee of all this woe ; Me — me only, just object of his ire...