The Harmony of Phrenology with Scripture: Shewn in a Refutation of the Philosophical Errors Contained in Mr Combe's "Constitution of Man." |
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... that is both instructive and amusing . It contains an account of the interesting discoveries of Gall and Spurzheim , together with other matter well adapted to the class of readers for whom it seems prin- cipally X PREFACE .
... that is both instructive and amusing . It contains an account of the interesting discoveries of Gall and Spurzheim , together with other matter well adapted to the class of readers for whom it seems prin- cipally X PREFACE .
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... seems prin- cipally intended . This , with the extraordinary cheapness of the work , may account for its extensive sale . Although , during the first seven years after its publication , I did not consider an answer called for , seeing ...
... seems prin- cipally intended . This , with the extraordinary cheapness of the work , may account for its extensive sale . Although , during the first seven years after its publication , I did not consider an answer called for , seeing ...
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... seems to admit the reality of revelation , it is perfectly clear that he entertains no confidence in its power and efficacy as an instrument for the improvement of the human race . Indeed , he seems to consider it as little entitled to ...
... seems to admit the reality of revelation , it is perfectly clear that he entertains no confidence in its power and efficacy as an instrument for the improvement of the human race . Indeed , he seems to consider it as little entitled to ...
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... seem to have haunted the bays and waters of the primitive lands . But in this state of things there appears to have been no order of events similar to the present . Immense volcanic explosions seem to have taken place , accom- panied by ...
... seem to have haunted the bays and waters of the primitive lands . But in this state of things there appears to have been no order of events similar to the present . Immense volcanic explosions seem to have taken place , accom- panied by ...
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... seems to be the very reverse . From all that can be gathered of the history of the earth and its productions , either from observation of their past and present state , or from the researches of geologists , there appears nothing like ...
... seems to be the very reverse . From all that can be gathered of the history of the earth and its productions , either from observation of their past and present state , or from the researches of geologists , there appears nothing like ...
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Page 132 - ... stranger, for the fatherless, and for the widow: that the LORD thy God may bless thee in all the work of thine hands. 20 When thou beatest thine olivetree, thou shalt not go over the boughs again: it shall be for the stranger, for the fatherless, and for the widow.
Page 135 - But I say unto you, That whosoever shall put away his wife, saving for the cause of fornication, causeth her to commit adultery ; and whosoever shall marry her that is divorced committeth adultery.
Page 206 - God bless us!" and "Amen" the other: As they had seen me with these hangman's hands. Listening their fear, I could not say "Amen" When they did say "God bless us!
Page 232 - Fair laughs the morn, and soft the zephyr blows, While proudly riding o'er the azure realm In gallant trim the gilded vessel goes; Youth on the prow, and Pleasure at the helm; Regardless of the sweeping whirlwind's sway, That, hush'd in grim repose, expects his evening prey.
Page 204 - tis done, then 'twere well It were done quickly: If the assassination Could trammel up the consequence, and catch, 'With his surcease, success ; that but this blow Might be the be-all and the end-all here. But here, upon this bank and shoal of time, — We'd jump the life to come...
Page 205 - Besides, this Duncan Hath borne his faculties so meek, hath been So clear in his great office that his virtues Will plead like angels, trumpet-tongued, against The deep damnation of his taking-off...
Page 207 - Sleep no more! Macbeth does murder sleep" — the innocent sleep, Sleep that knits up the ravell'd sleave of care; The death of each day's life, sore labour's bath, Balm of hurt minds, great Nature's second course, Chief nourisher in life's feast — Lady M. What do you mean? Macb. Still it cried "Sleep no more!
Page 132 - But the seventh year thou shalt let it rest and lie still; that the poor of thy people may eat: and what they leave the beasts of the field shall eat.
Page 63 - Therefore take no thought, saying: What shall we eat? Or, what shall we drink? Or, wherewithal shall we be clothed? (For after all these things do the Gentiles seek.) For your heavenly Father knoweth that ye have need of all these things. But seek ye first the Kingdom of God and His righteousness, and all these things shall be added unto you.
Page 132 - If thou meet thine enemy's ox or his ass going astray, thou shalt surely bring it back to him again. If thou see the ass of him that hateth thee lying under his burden, and wouldest forbear to help him, thou shalt surely help with him.