The Supernatural in Nature: A Verification by Free Use of ScienceC. Kegan Paul, 1878 - 484 pages |
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... less , on the one hand than the loss of everything which can elevate man ; and , on the other , his degradation to a brute - nature . Those who trifle with unbelief should well understand this ultimate issue , and draw back while there ...
... less , on the one hand than the loss of everything which can elevate man ; and , on the other , his degradation to a brute - nature . Those who trifle with unbelief should well understand this ultimate issue , and draw back while there ...
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... less , an analogy ; so that , in human , limited fashion , we know the Unknown ; and the effort to know more , to co - ordinate emotional consciousness and intel- lectual cognition , is the highest , purest and most strengthen- ing ...
... less , an analogy ; so that , in human , limited fashion , we know the Unknown ; and the effort to know more , to co - ordinate emotional consciousness and intel- lectual cognition , is the highest , purest and most strengthen- ing ...
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... less than religion , can stand alone ; but must freely combine with all right efforts for the betterment of men . Men of science are the priests of the material universe ; why do they not , with the feelings of awe , reverence , wonder ...
... less than religion , can stand alone ; but must freely combine with all right efforts for the betterment of men . Men of science are the priests of the material universe ; why do they not , with the feelings of awe , reverence , wonder ...
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... less manifestation of Divine Power than is the exit of a human being in chariot of fire . The ordinary and extraordinary acts of Divine Government are known to be relatively , not essentially , Piety the Crown of Intellect . 25 ...
... less manifestation of Divine Power than is the exit of a human being in chariot of fire . The ordinary and extraordinary acts of Divine Government are known to be relatively , not essentially , Piety the Crown of Intellect . 25 ...
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... less anthropomorphic , and forsakes the higher for the lower , Personality as much transcending material conceptions as Humanity transcends the crystal or the sea - weed . It is possible that there may be a mode of being as greatly ...
... less anthropomorphic , and forsakes the higher for the lower , Personality as much transcending material conceptions as Humanity transcends the crystal or the sea - weed . It is possible that there may be a mode of being as greatly ...
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