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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... received his first religious im- pressions : he daily read a portion of the scrip- tures to her , and his mind was thus imbued with the purest moral precepts , which had a power- ful influence on his conduct through life . His aunt ...
... received his first religious im- pressions : he daily read a portion of the scrip- tures to her , and his mind was thus imbued with the purest moral precepts , which had a power- ful influence on his conduct through life . His aunt ...
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... received an invitation to fill the chair of professor in the languages and belles lettres in Warrington Academy . This arduous office he performed with the utmost dignity and propriety , aud his understanding was enlarged by new ...
... received an invitation to fill the chair of professor in the languages and belles lettres in Warrington Academy . This arduous office he performed with the utmost dignity and propriety , aud his understanding was enlarged by new ...
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... received an invitation from an opulent congregation of dissenters at Mill Hill in Leeds , to preside as their pastor . His acceptance of this offer brought him once more into the vicinity of his natal spot ; and he continued at Leeds ...
... received an invitation from an opulent congregation of dissenters at Mill Hill in Leeds , to preside as their pastor . His acceptance of this offer brought him once more into the vicinity of his natal spot ; and he continued at Leeds ...
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... received the gold medal of the Royal Society , and was elect- ed a member of that illustrious body . In 1773 Dr. Priestley was appointed chap- lain and librarian to the Marquis of Lansdown . Accordingly he left Leeds , and went to ...
... received the gold medal of the Royal Society , and was elect- ed a member of that illustrious body . In 1773 Dr. Priestley was appointed chap- lain and librarian to the Marquis of Lansdown . Accordingly he left Leeds , and went to ...
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... doubtless dreaded the farther ani- madversions of his keen sarcastic genius . He therefore received a polite intimation , that his removal to another country was requisite , and consequently bade a final adieu to his native land , 32.
... doubtless dreaded the farther ani- madversions of his keen sarcastic genius . He therefore received a polite intimation , that his removal to another country was requisite , and consequently bade a final adieu to his native land , 32.
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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.