 I mention this to show from what trifling circumstances the mind will sometimes derive consolation ; for though the whole plant was not larger than the top of one of my fingers, I could not contemplate the delicate conformation of its roots, leaves, and...  The Cottager's monthly visitor - Pagina 1801846Volledige weergave - Over dit boek
 | 1832 - 406 pagina’s
...himself,— "Can that being who planted, watered, and brought to perfection, in this obscure corner of the world, a thing which appears of so small importance,...sufferings of creatures formed after his own image?" Inspired by these just and pious reflections, he started up and went on, despite of fatigue; and he... | |
 | 1832 - 404 pagina’s
...himself, — "Can that being who planted, watered, and brought to perfection, in this obscure corner of the world, a thing which appears of so small importance,...sufferings of creatures formed after his own image?" Inspired by these just and pious reflections, he started up and went on, despite of fatigue; and he... | |
 | 1832 - 440 pagina’s
...of my fingers, I could not contemplate the delicate conformation of its roots, leaves, and capsula. without admiration. Can that Being, thought I, who...this obscure part of the world, a thing which appears o' so small importance, look with unconcern on the situation and sufferings of creatures formed after... | |
 | 1833 - 814 pagina’s
...of one of my fingers, I could not contemplate the delicate conformation of the roots, leaves, &c., without admiration. Can that Being (thought I) who...creatures formed after his own image > Surely not! Reflexions like these could not allow me to despair : I started up, and disregarding both hunger and... | |
 | Charles Williams - 1833 - 300 pagina’s
...of my fingers, I could not contemplate the delicate conformation of its roots, leaves, and capsules, without admiration. Can that Being, thought I, who...sufferings of creatures formed after his own image ? Reflections like these would not allow me to despair : I started up ; and, disregarding both hunger... | |
 | 1833 - 310 pagina’s
...contemplate the delicate conformation of the roots, leaves, &c., without admiration. Can thai Beinj (thought I) who planted, watered, and brought to perfection,...creatures formed after his own image? Surely not! Reflexions like these could not allow me to despair: I started up, and disregarding both hunger and... | |
 | 1833 - 370 pagina’s
...of my fingers, I could not contemplate the delicate conformation of its roots, leaves, and capsula, without admiration. Can that Being (thought I) who...appears of so small importance, look with unconcern on the situation and sufferings of creatures formed after his own image ? — Surely not ! Reflections... | |
 | Thomas Dick - 1833 - 404 pagina’s
...painful as my reflections were, the extraordinary beauty of a small moss irresistibly caught my eye. Can that Being, thought I, who planted, watered, and...appears of so small importance, look with unconcern on the situation and sufferings of creatures formed after his own image ? Surely not. Reflections like... | |
 | Charles Williams - 1833 - 284 pagina’s
...of my fingers, I could not contemplate the delicate conformation of its roots, leaves, and capsules, without admiration. Can that Being, thought I, who...perfection, in this obscure part of the world, a thing whijh appears of so small importance, look with unconcern upon the situation and sufferings of creatures... | |
 | Robert Jameson, James Wilson, Hugh Murray - 1833 - 394 pagina’s
...himself, — "Can that Being who planted, watered, and brought to perfection, in this obscure corner of the world, a thing which appears of so small importance,...upon the situation and sufferings of creatures formed afti r his own image 1" Inspired by these just and pious reflections, he started up and went on, despite... | |
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