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... by traditional authority , or the habitual qui- escence in which the mind is too prone to indulge , when the various external phenomena are presented for its con- templation and reception ; and , therefore , that attention 150174.
... by traditional authority , or the habitual qui- escence in which the mind is too prone to indulge , when the various external phenomena are presented for its con- templation and reception ; and , therefore , that attention 150174.
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... phenomena with which it is connected in the universe around it , such as those of electricity , affinity , gravi- tation , earthquakes , & c . , has caused it to attri- bute such to the agency of invisible personali- ties with which its ...
... phenomena with which it is connected in the universe around it , such as those of electricity , affinity , gravi- tation , earthquakes , & c . , has caused it to attri- bute such to the agency of invisible personali- ties with which its ...
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... phenomena now manifested were in active operation ; and that such phe- nomena have been , in different degrees , ex- hibited to man in every condition in which his race has been found since its origin . In- deed , it is geologically ...
... phenomena now manifested were in active operation ; and that such phe- nomena have been , in different degrees , ex- hibited to man in every condition in which his race has been found since its origin . In- deed , it is geologically ...
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... phenomena pre- sented to its observation , it is not surprising that the fictions of the imagination , in its un- tutored state , should be embraced as realities , and that the happiness of entire communities should be materially ...
... phenomena pre- sented to its observation , it is not surprising that the fictions of the imagination , in its un- tutored state , should be embraced as realities , and that the happiness of entire communities should be materially ...
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... phenomena , were led to cherish and systematize a delusion , in which they beheld an instrumentality for effecting their selfish and ambitious aspirations , Hence , by the exercise of magic , the rare 3 CREDULITY AND SUPERSTITION . 21.
... phenomena , were led to cherish and systematize a delusion , in which they beheld an instrumentality for effecting their selfish and ambitious aspirations , Hence , by the exercise of magic , the rare 3 CREDULITY AND SUPERSTITION . 21.
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Side 196 - tis, to cast one's eyes so low! The crows and choughs, that wing the midway air, Show scarce so gross as beetles : Half way down Hangs one that gathers samphire; dreadful trade! Methinks, he seems no bigger than his head: The fishermen, that walk upon the beach, Appear like mice; and yon...
Side 196 - tis to cast one's eyes so low ! The crows, and choughs, that wing the midway air, Show scarce so gross as beetles. Half way down Hangs one that gathers samphire ; dreadful trade ! Methinks he seems no bigger than his head. The fishermen, that walk upon the beach, Appear like mice ; and yon' tall, anchoring bark, Diminished to her cock ; her cock, a buoy Almost too small for sight.