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But since the invention of the telescope , dark spots have been frequently
observed upon his disc . These spots are of various magnitudes ; some , it is
computed , being large enough , to cover the continents of Asia and Africa ;
others , the ...
But since the invention of the telescope , dark spots have been frequently
observed upon his disc . These spots are of various magnitudes ; some , it is
computed , being large enough , to cover the continents of Asia and Africa ;
others , the ...
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the fixed stars , as it is called , was first observed by Halley , and afterwards by Le
Monnier . · If the Sun has a motion in absolute space , directed towards any
quarter of the heavens , it is obvious that the stars in that quarter must appear to ...
the fixed stars , as it is called , was first observed by Halley , and afterwards by Le
Monnier . · If the Sun has a motion in absolute space , directed towards any
quarter of the heavens , it is obvious that the stars in that quarter must appear to ...
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A few days after this has been observed , she is seen , in the morning , west of
the Sun , in the form of a fine crescent , with the convexity turned towards the Sun
. She moves gradually forward , with a retarded motion , and the crescent ...
A few days after this has been observed , she is seen , in the morning , west of
the Sun , in the form of a fine crescent , with the convexity turned towards the Sun
. She moves gradually forward , with a retarded motion , and the crescent ...
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for several days afterwards , there may be perceived some shining points , like
rocks , or small islands within the dark body of the moon ; but not far from the
confines of light and darkness , there are observed other little spaces , which join
to ...
for several days afterwards , there may be perceived some shining points , like
rocks , or small islands within the dark body of the moon ; but not far from the
confines of light and darkness , there are observed other little spaces , which join
to ...
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Socrates having received a blow on the head , observed , that it would be well if
people knew when it were necessary to put on a helmet . Being kicked by a
boisterous fellow , and his friends wondering at his patience , “ What , ” said he , “
if an ...
Socrates having received a blow on the head , observed , that it would be well if
people knew when it were necessary to put on a helmet . Being kicked by a
boisterous fellow , and his friends wondering at his patience , “ What , ” said he , “
if an ...
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Страница 237 - And the Lord said, I will destroy man, whom I have created, from the face of the earth ; both man and beast, and the creeping thing, and the fowls of the air; for it repenteth me that I have made them.
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Страница 8 - Day unto day uttereth speech: And night unto night showeth knowledge. There is no speech nor language: Where their voice is not heard. Their line is gone out through all the earth: And their words to the end of the world.
Страница 236 - Thou coveredst it with the deep as with a garment: The waters stood above the mountains. At thy rebuke they fled ; At the voice of thy thunder they hasted away.
Страница 72 - Hearken, my beloved brethren, hath not God chosen the poor of this world rich in faith, and heirs of the kingdom which he hath promised to them that love him?
Страница 168 - 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.
Страница 271 - Thou shalt lie down With patriarchs of the infant world, with kings, The powerful of the earth, the wise, the good, Fair forms and hoary seers of ages past — All in one mighty sepulchre.
Страница 271 - Rock-ribbed, and ancient as the sun; the vales Stretching in pensive quietness between; The venerable woods; rivers that move In majesty, and the complaining brooks, That make the meadows green; and, poured round all, Old ocean's gray and melancholy waste,— Are but the solemn decorations all Of the great tomb of man!