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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... course of its circu- lation , and imparting it to the air , with which it is nearly brought into contact in the lungs ; the air thus acting as the great menstruumum for purpose . " This opinion the author supports , and illustrates by a ...
... course of its circu- lation , and imparting it to the air , with which it is nearly brought into contact in the lungs ; the air thus acting as the great menstruumum for purpose . " This opinion the author supports , and illustrates by a ...
Page 66
... course of which I had ascertained the proportional quantity of several kinds of air , that given quantities of water could take up , I was at no loss for the method of doing it in general , viz . inverting a jar filled with water , and ...
... course of which I had ascertained the proportional quantity of several kinds of air , that given quantities of water could take up , I was at no loss for the method of doing it in general , viz . inverting a jar filled with water , and ...
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... course have influ- ence with others ; so that there is now a moral certainty of this doctrine continuing to prevail in this and other countries . * * " I did not so much as hear of the intention of applying to Parliament for the repeal ...
... course have influ- ence with others ; so that there is now a moral certainty of this doctrine continuing to prevail in this and other countries . * * " I did not so much as hear of the intention of applying to Parliament for the repeal ...
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... course of Lectures on the Constitution and Laws of England , and another on the His- tory of England . XII . My last will , receipts , and accounts . " Let any man of letters , arrived as I am , to near the age of sixty , consider what ...
... course of Lectures on the Constitution and Laws of England , and another on the His- tory of England . XII . My last will , receipts , and accounts . " Let any man of letters , arrived as I am , to near the age of sixty , consider what ...
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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.