 | Birmingham central literary assoc - 1877 - 452 lehte
...of the past." But in the preface, replying to his critics he says : — " Were the religious views of many of my assailants the only alternative ones,...mystery in which we dwell, and of which we form a part." What would the old Swedish philosopher say to Tyndall on hearing these words? He would point to his... | |
 | John Tyndall - 1874 - 138 lehte
...Probably they would be very strong. But, as it is, I have noticed during years of self- observation that it is not in hours of clearness and vigour that...readily be proved, do not scruple to use towards each other. The more agreeable task remains to me of thanking those who have tried, however hopelessly,... | |
 | John Tyndall - 1874 - 132 lehte
...Probably they would be very strong. But, as it is, I have noticed during years of self- observation that it is not in hours of clearness and vigour that...readily be proved, do not scruple to use towards each other. The more agreeable task remains to me of thanking those who have tried, however hopelessly,... | |
 | 1874 - 608 lehte
...share in their own way these variations of mood and tense.' And as to ' Material Atheism,' he adds : ' I have noticed during years of self-observation that...mystery in which we dwell, and of which we form a part.' THE OFFICE OF THE ELDERSHIP : PRACTICAL DIRECTIONS FOR DISCHARGING ITS DUTIES. BY THE LATE НЕТ.... | |
 | John Tyndall - 1874 - 172 lehte
...Probably they would be very strong. But, as it is, I have noticed during years of self- observation that it is not in hours of clearness and vigour that...mystery in which we dwell, and of which we form a part. It is my privilege to enjoy the friendship of some distinguished, and even celebrated men. I do not... | |
 | Church congress - 1874 - 602 lehte
...in his clearer, but in his weaker moments, that the doctrine of atheism presents itself to him as a solution of the mystery in which we dwell, and of which we form a part. This the professor has Raid, not in the heat of debate, but in the calm after-process of revising his... | |
 | 1875 - 808 lehte
...is, I have noted, during years of self-observation, that it is not in hours of clearness and vigor that this doctrine commends itself to my mind; that...mystery in which we dwell and of which we form a part." In this avowal, it is certainly conceded that the writer was conscious of at least occasional phases... | |
 | Stephen Merrill Allen - 1875 - 200 lehte
...is, I have noticed during years of self-observation that it is not in hours of clearness and vigor that this doctrine commends itself to my mind ; that...mystery in which we dwell, and of which we form a part." These admissions do but very little, however, towards liberalizing his address, in any spiritual sense,... | |
 | William Gresley - 1875 - 328 lehte
...self-examination, that it is not in hours of clearness and vigour that the doctrine [of material atheism] commends itself to my mind — that, in the presence...mystery in which we dwell, and of which we form a part." So that whether the Professor teach Atheism or not depends on the state of his health and temperament.... | |
 | James Michell Winn - 1875 - 88 lehte
...self-observation that it is not in hours of clearness and vigour that this doctrine [material atheism] commends itself to my mind ; that in the presence...mystery in which we dwell, and of which we form a part." It is deeply to be deplored that Dr. Tyndall did not mention this fact when he delivered his address... | |
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I have noticed during years of self-observation that it is not in hours of clearness and vigour that this doctrine commends itself to my mind ; that in the presence of stronger and healthier thought it ever dissolves and disappears, as offering no solution... 
