The Life of Joseph Priestly: LL.D., F.R.S., &c., with Critical Observations on His WorksWilks, Grafton, & Company, 1804 - 112 страници |
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... , which I never did , except with him . He said that he had never known a dissenter before me , but a common love of sci- ence brought us acquainted , and I have now in my possession a telescope made with his own hands , 13.
... , which I never did , except with him . He said that he had never known a dissenter before me , but a common love of sci- ence brought us acquainted , and I have now in my possession a telescope made with his own hands , 13.
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... brought him once more into the vicinity of his natal spot ; and he continued at Leeds five years , during which period he made a number of philosophical experiments , afterwards pub- lished in his " History of Discoveries concern- ing ...
... brought him once more into the vicinity of his natal spot ; and he continued at Leeds five years , during which period he made a number of philosophical experiments , afterwards pub- lished in his " History of Discoveries concern- ing ...
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... brought us intimately acquaint- ed ; and at last when his troubles came upon him , I was , perhaps , the only person who had his entire confidence , and whom he considered as his most sincere friend . With some failings , he was a most ...
... brought us intimately acquaint- ed ; and at last when his troubles came upon him , I was , perhaps , the only person who had his entire confidence , and whom he considered as his most sincere friend . With some failings , he was a most ...
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... brought me ac- quainted with persons of all principles and cha- racters . One day I remember I dined in com- pany with an eminent popish priest ; the even- ing I spent with philosophers , determined un- believers ; the next morning I ...
... brought me ac- quainted with persons of all principles and cha- racters . One day I remember I dined in com- pany with an eminent popish priest ; the even- ing I spent with philosophers , determined un- believers ; the next morning I ...
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... brought to his bedside , he spoke to them separately , and exhorted them to continue to love each other , & c . " I am going " added he , " to sleep as well as you ; for death is only a good long sound sleep in the grave ; and we shall ...
... brought to his bedside , he spoke to them separately , and exhorted them to continue to love each other , & c . " I am going " added he , " to sleep as well as you ; for death is only a good long sound sleep in the grave ; and we shall ...
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Страница 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.
Страница 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.
Страница 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.
Страница 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
Страница 40 - We shall all meet finally: we only require different degrees of discipline, suited to our different tempers, to prepare us for final happiness.
Страница 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...
Страница 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.
Страница 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.
Страница 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.
Страница 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.