 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
 | 1837 - 684 pagina’s
...of my fingers, I could not contemplate the delicate conformation t,f its roots, leaves, and capsula, without admiration. Can that being, thought I, who...sufferings of creatures formed after his own image 1 — surely not ! Reflections like these would not allow me to despair."* — Park's Travels, vol.... | |
 | H. B. - 1835 - 334 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...creatures formed after his own image? — surely not ! Reflections like these would not allow me to despair. I started up, and disregarding both hunger... | |
 | John Todd - 1835 - 414 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...creatures formed after his own image ? Surely not. Reflections like these would not allow me to despair. I started up, and, disregarding both hunger and... | |
 | Gilbert Thomas Burnett - 1835 - 538 pagina’s
...not contemplate the delicate conformation of its roots, leaves, and fruit, without admiration. Can k that Being (thought I) who planted, watered, and brought...creatures formed after his own image ? Surely not Reflections like these would not allow me to despair. I started up ; and, disregarding both hunger... | |
 | Edward Stanley - 1835 - 300 pagina’s
...the delicate conformation of its roots, leaves, and capsules, without admiration ! Can that Being, who planted, watered, and brought to perfection, in...creatures formed after his own image? Surely not. Reflections like these would not allow me to despair ; I started up, and disregarding both hunger and... | |
 | 1836 - 712 pagina’s
...of my fingers, I could not contemplate the delicate conformation of its roots, leaves and capsule, without admiration. Can that Being, thought I, who...creatures formed after his own image ? Surely not. 1 started up, and disregarding both hunger and fatigue, travelled forward assured that relief was at... | |
 | 1836 - 498 pagina’s
...one of my fingers, I could not contemplate the delicate conformation of its roots, leaves, and fruit, without admiration. Can that Being (thought I) who...creatures formed after his own image ? Surely not. Reflections like these would not allow me to despair. I started up, and, disregarding both hunger and... | |
 | 1836 - 436 pagina’s
...delicate conformation of itt rootv leaves, and eapsula, without admiration. Can that Being, thought 1, 1 started up, and, disregarding both hunger and fatigue, travelled forward, assured that relief was... | |
 | 1836 - 378 pagina’s
...of my fingers, I could not contemplate the delicate conformation of its roots, leaves and capsule, without admiration. Can that Being, thought I, who...look with unconcern upon the situation and sufferings •f creatures formed a•ter his own image ? Surely not. I started up. and disregarding both hunger... | |
 | Robert Huish - 1836 - 824 pagina’s
...conformation of its roots, leaves, and capsules, without admiration. Can that Being, thought I, who 1'lanted, watered, and brought to perfection, in this obscure...creatures formed after his own image ? Surely not. Reflections like these would n°t allow me to despair. I started up, and disregarding both hunger and... | |
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