The New American Cyclopaedia: A Popular Dictionary of General Knowledge, Volumen7George Ripley, Charles Anderson Dana D. Appleton, 1859 |
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Página 12 - or appearance of divine glory in almost every thing. God's excellency, his wisdom, his purity and love, seemed to appear in the sun, moon, and stars; in the clouds and blue sky: in the
Página 14 - the midst of other flowers round about-, all in like manner opening their bosoms to drink in the light of the sun." To this New England Christian philosopher the village meeting house was the porch of
Página 268 - In the war of 1812 between the United States and Great Britain, the naval superiority on Lakes Erie and Ontario became an object of much moment to the belligerents, and corresponding efforts were made on both sides to secure it. The general command of the American naval forces in these lakes was held by Commodore Isaac
Página 568 - it was declared to be ceded with the same extent that it had in the hands of Spain, and as it had been ceded by Spain to France. The terms of this cession gave rise to a claim on the part of the United States
Página 276 - but for that very reason I will bring him before the court." In 1779, Mr. Erskine appeared at the bar of the house of commons as counsel for a bookseller against the monopoly of the two universities in printing almanacs. The prime minister, Lord
Página 14 - ground, opening its bosom to receive the pleasant beams of tho sun's glory; rejoicing as it were in a calm rapture; diffusing around a sweet fragrancy ; standing peacefully
Página 20 - represents, and they are guided by the Spirit of God ; where the Spirit goes they go ; and all God's works of providence through all ages meet in one at last, as so many lines meet in one centre. It is with God's work of providence as it is with his work of creation : it is but one work—one
Página 602 - Forgery is the false making, or materially altering, with intent to defraud, of any writing, which, if genuine, might apparently be of legal efficacy in the foundation of a legal liability.
Página 18 - sufficient, but endless doubts and scruples will remain. If men who have been brought up in heathenism must wait for a clear and certain conviction of the truth of Christianity until they have learning and acquaintance with the histories of politer nations enough to see clearly the force of such kind of arguments, it will
Página 14 - that it caused him to break forth into loud weeping ; for he had an affecting sense how meet and suitable it was that God should govern the world and order all things according to his own pleasure, and he rejoiced in it that God reigned and that his will was done. The fruit of this excitement of mind was, two months after, in March,