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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... mind was thus imbued with the purest moral precepts , which had a power- ful influence on his conduct through life . His aunt , for whom he felt the utmost affec- tion , even to filial reverence , engaged to pay the expence of his ...
... mind was thus imbued with the purest moral precepts , which had a power- ful influence on his conduct through life . His aunt , for whom he felt the utmost affec- tion , even to filial reverence , engaged to pay the expence of his ...
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... . A few copies of a seditious handbill which had been left early in the week in a public house , by some person unknown , and which had been copied and circulated throughout Bir- mingham , caused a general ferment in the minds of 23.
... . A few copies of a seditious handbill which had been left early in the week in a public house , by some person unknown , and which had been copied and circulated throughout Bir- mingham , caused a general ferment in the minds of 23.
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... minds of the people . The magistrates offered a re- ward for the discovery of the author , printer , or publisher , but till this hour the dark transac- tion remains involved in mystery . In this state of things , on the morning of the ...
... minds of the people . The magistrates offered a re- ward for the discovery of the author , printer , or publisher , but till this hour the dark transac- tion remains involved in mystery . In this state of things , on the morning of the ...
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... mind con- tinued vigorous ; * and he continued his literary pursuits with constant assiduity . His time was en- gaged in printing his " Church History , " & the first volume of his annotations on the Scriptures . He also reprinted an ...
... mind con- tinued vigorous ; * and he continued his literary pursuits with constant assiduity . His time was en- gaged in printing his " Church History , " & the first volume of his annotations on the Scriptures . He also reprinted an ...
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... lost my all , for she took every domestic trouble off my hands . No man ever behaved w th more moderation or benignity to his dependants than Dr. Priestley . Indeed , so completely was his philosophic mind absorbed in 47.
... lost my all , for she took every domestic trouble off my hands . No man ever behaved w th more moderation or benignity to his dependants than Dr. Priestley . Indeed , so completely was his philosophic mind absorbed in 47.
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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.