Discourses on Human LifeDavid Felt, 1841 - 299 pages |
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... mysterious awful ; or they come in the form of certain , but neglected and forgotten truths . And they come , too , from those very scenes , in which the eye of the objector can see nothing but material grossness or thoughtless levity ...
... mysterious awful ; or they come in the form of certain , but neglected and forgotten truths . And they come , too , from those very scenes , in which the eye of the objector can see nothing but material grossness or thoughtless levity ...
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... mysterious is the connection of mind with mat- ter ; of the act of my will with the motion of my hand ; this ... mystery . Within this folding veil of flesh , within these dark chan- nels , every instant's action is a history of ...
... mysterious is the connection of mind with mat- ter ; of the act of my will with the motion of my hand ; this ... mystery . Within this folding veil of flesh , within these dark chan- nels , every instant's action is a history of ...
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... mysteries and marvels in every look . Again , the house thou dwellest in - that familiar abode - what holds it together , and secures it on its firm foundation ? Joint to joint , beam to beam , every post to its socket , is swathed and ...
... mysteries and marvels in every look . Again , the house thou dwellest in - that familiar abode - what holds it together , and secures it on its firm foundation ? Joint to joint , beam to beam , every post to its socket , is swathed and ...
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... mysterious ; but not less so , in truth , is the finite and the small . It is said that man cannot comprehend infinity . It is true , and yet it is falsely said in one respect . The declaration that we cannot understand infinity ...
... mysterious ; but not less so , in truth , is the finite and the small . It is said that man cannot comprehend infinity . It is true , and yet it is falsely said in one respect . The declaration that we cannot understand infinity ...
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... mysteries , wrapped up in the foldings of that humble spire of grass . Sit down now , and take thy pen , and spread out ... mystery . Step where thou wilt , and thou dost tread upon a land of won- der . No fabled land of enchantment ever ...
... mysteries , wrapped up in the foldings of that humble spire of grass . Sit down now , and take thy pen , and spread out ... mystery . Step where thou wilt , and thou dost tread upon a land of won- der . No fabled land of enchantment ever ...
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