The Christian mother's magazine, ed. by mrs. Milner, Volume 1Mary Milner 1844 |
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... motions of the heavenly bodies themselves . In this re- spect the very accuracy and extent of the modern science of Astronomy has tended to render it less generally known . In earlier times , the heavens were referred to , by ...
... motions of the heavenly bodies themselves . In this re- spect the very accuracy and extent of the modern science of Astronomy has tended to render it less generally known . In earlier times , the heavens were referred to , by ...
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... motion of the stars , and mean solar time , depending upon the apparent diurnal motion of the sun , as will be explained hereafter . acquaintance with the ordinary aspect of the heavens , and 36 [ JAN . FAMILIAR ASTRONOMY . NO . I.
... motion of the stars , and mean solar time , depending upon the apparent diurnal motion of the sun , as will be explained hereafter . acquaintance with the ordinary aspect of the heavens , and 36 [ JAN . FAMILIAR ASTRONOMY . NO . I.
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... motion of the heavenly bodies . Suppose a person looks out , in a clear night , upon the sky . He perceives the ... motion . The nature and circumstances of this motion are the next points to which the observer's attention may be ...
... motion of the heavenly bodies . Suppose a person looks out , in a clear night , upon the sky . He perceives the ... motion . The nature and circumstances of this motion are the next points to which the observer's attention may be ...
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... motion extends only to a certain eleva- tion ; after which the motion becomes gradually slower and slower . That part of the heavens in which the motion of a star appears most rapid is the equator , a great circle in the heavens ...
... motion extends only to a certain eleva- tion ; after which the motion becomes gradually slower and slower . That part of the heavens in which the motion of a star appears most rapid is the equator , a great circle in the heavens ...
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... motion of the pole star itself , which is distant only about 1 ° 30 ' from the pole , ( or nearly three times the width of the moon ) , is almost imperceptible to the unassisted eye ; and the motion of some very small stars , still ...
... motion of the pole star itself , which is distant only about 1 ° 30 ' from the pole , ( or nearly three times the width of the moon ) , is almost imperceptible to the unassisted eye ; and the motion of some very small stars , still ...
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Page 239 - And whosoever shall give to drink unto one of these little ones a cup of cold water only in the name of a disciple, verily I say unto you, he shall in no wise lose his reward.
Page 165 - Millions of spiritual creatures walk the Earth Unseen, both when we wake, and when we sleep: All these with ceaseless praise his works behold Both day and night.
Page 454 - Thus this brook has conveyed his ashes into, Avon, Avon into Severn, Severn into the narrow seas, they into the main ocean; and thus the ashes of Wickliffe are the emblem of his doctrine, which now is dispersed all the world over.
Page 96 - Thus with the year Seasons return; but not to me returns Day, or the sweet approach of ev'n or morn, Or sight of vernal bloom, or summer's rose, Or flocks, or herds, or human face divine...
Page 244 - God, from Whom all holy desires, all good counsels, and all just works do proceed ; Give unto Thy servants that peace which the world cannot give ; that both our hearts may be set to obey Thy commandments, and also that by Thee we being defended from the fear of our enemies may pass our time in rest and quietness ; through the merits of Jesus Christ our Saviour.
Page 709 - Wisely regardful of the embroiling sky, In joyless fields and thorny thickets leaves His shivering mates, and pays to trusted man His annual visit. Half- afraid, he first Against the window beats ; then, brisk alights On the warm hearth ; then, hopping o'er the floor, Eyes all the smiling family askance, And pecks, and starts, and wonders where he is : Till more familiar grown, the table-crumbs Attract his slender feet.
Page 184 - And he cometh unto the disciples, and findeth them asleep, and saith unto Peter, What, could ye not watch with me one hour? Watch and pray, that ye enter not into temptation: the spirit indeed is willing, but the flesh is weak.
Page 750 - Whose adorning let it not be that outward adorning of plaiting the hair, and of wearing of gold, or of putting on of apparel ; but let it be the hidden man of the heart, in that which is not corruptible, even the ornament of a meek and quiet spirit, which is in the sight of God of great price.
Page 236 - And it came to pass at noon, that Elijah mocked them, and said, Cry aloud : for he is a god ; either he is talking, or he is pursuing, or he is in a journey, or peradventure he sleepeth, and must be awaked...
Page 290 - Happy who walks with him ! whom what he finds Of flavour or of scent in fruit or flower, Or what he views of beautiful or grand In nature, from the broad majestic oak To the green blade, that twinkles in the sun, Prompts with remembrance of a present God.