The folly and unreasonableness of atheism demonstrated from the advantage and pleasure of a religious life, the faculties of humane souls, the structure of animate bodies, & the origin and frame of the world : in eight sermons preached at the lecture founded by ... Robert BOyle, Esquire, in the first year MDCXCII / by Richard Bentley ...
I Shall not now make any enquiry about the time and occasion and other circumstances of composing this Psalm: nor how it comes to pass, that with very little variation we have it twice over, both here the 14th. and again number the 53d. Not that these and such-like are not important considerations in themselves;
I Shall not now make any enquiry about the time and occasion and other Circumstances of composing this Psalm: nor how it comes to pass, that with very little variation we have it twice over, both Here the 14th. and again number the 53d. Not that these and suchlike Are not important considerations in themselves;
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than for the profane Songs of Anacreon or Horace. So that although I my self do really believe, that all such as say in their Hearts, There is no God, are foolish and corrupt, both in Understanding and Will;
than for the profane Songs of Anacreon or Horace. So that although I my self do really believe, that all such as say in their Hearts, There is no God, Are foolish and corrupt, both in Understanding and Will;
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nevertheless this Argument would at present have no force upon these men, till in due time and method we have evinced the sufficient Authority of Holy Scripture.
nevertheless this Argument would At present have no force upon these men, till in due time and method we have evinced the sufficient authority of Holy Scripture.
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wherein, if they do not wilfully shut their Eyes, they may read their own Folly written by the Finger of God, in a much plainer and more terrible Sentence,
wherein, if they do not wilfully shut their Eyes, they may read their own Folly written by the Finger of God, in a much plainer and more terrible Sentence,
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the second declaring the Corruption and Flagitiousness of Life which naturally attend it; They are corrupt, they have done abominable works, there is none that doth good.
the second declaring the Corruption and Flagitiousness of Life which naturally attend it; They Are corrupt, they have done abominable works, there is none that does good.
But I presume, the first part of the Text, the Folly and sottishness of Atheism (which shall be the subject of this Discourse) will be allowed to come home to their Case:
But I presume, the First part of the Text, the Folly and sottishness of Atheism (which shall be the Subject of this Discourse) will be allowed to come home to their Case:
and I believe several of them first engage in that Labyrinth of Nonsense and Folly, out of an absurd and preposterous affectation of seeming Wiser than their Neighbours.
and I believe several of them First engage in that Labyrinth of Nonsense and Folly, out of an absurd and preposterous affectation of seeming Wiser than their Neighbours.
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But before I proceed any farther, it will be necessary to clear and vindicate this expression of the Psalmist, The Fool hath said in his Heart, There is no God.
But before I proceed any farther, it will be necessary to clear and vindicate this expression of the Psalmist, The Fool hath said in his Heart, There is no God.
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I suppose they might be induced to this, from the commonly received notion of an Innate Idea of God, imprinted upon every Soul of Man at their Creation, in Characters that can never be defaced.
I suppose they might be induced to this, from the commonly received notion of an Innate Idea of God, imprinted upon every Soul of Man At their Creation, in Characters that can never be defaced.
As to that natural and indeleble signature of God, which Human Souls in their first Origin are supposed to be stamp'd with, I shall shew at a fitter opportunity, that it is a mistake,
As to that natural and indelible signature of God, which Human Souls in their First Origin Are supposed to be stamped with, I shall show At a fitter opportunity, that it is a mistake,
So that being free from that prejudice, I interpret the words of the Text in the literal acceptation, which will likewise take in the Expositions of others.
So that being free from that prejudice, I interpret the words of the Text in the literal acceptation, which will likewise take in the Expositions of Others.
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It was the Opinion of many of the Ancients, that Epicurus introduced a Deity into his Philosophy, not because he was perswaded of his Existence, (for when he had brought him upon the Stage of Nature, he made him only Muta persona, and interdicted him from bearing any Part in it,) but purely that he might not incurr the offence of the Magistrate.
It was the Opinion of many of the Ancients, that Epicurus introduced a Deity into his Philosophy, not Because he was persuaded of his Existence, (for when he had brought him upon the Stage of Nature, he made him only Muta persona, and interdicted him from bearing any Part in it,) but purely that he might not incur the offence of the Magistrate.
Just as a Philosopher of our own Age gave a ludicrous and fictitious notion about the Rest of the Earth, to evade the hard censure and usage, which Galileo had lately met with.
Just as a Philosopher of our own Age gave a ludicrous and fictitious notion about the Rest of the Earth, to evade the hard censure and usage, which Galileo had lately met with.
For seeing they explain'd the Phaenomena of Vision, Imagination, and Thought it self, by certain thin fleeces of Atoms, that flow incessantly from the surfaces of Bodies,
For seeing they explained the Phaenomena of Vision, Imagination, and Thought it self, by certain thin fleeces of Atoms, that flow incessantly from the surfaces of Bodies,
and by their subtilty and fineness penetrate any obstacle, and yet retain the exact figures and lineaments of the several bodies from which they proceed;
and by their subtlety and fineness penetrate any obstacle, and yet retain the exact figures and lineaments of the several bodies from which they proceed;
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and in this manner insinuating themselves through the pores of Humane Bodies into the Contexture of the Soul, do there excite Sensation and Perception of themselves:
and in this manner insinuating themselves through the pores of Humane Bodies into the Contexture of the Soul, doe there excite Sensation and Perception of themselves:
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Whence it followed, that mankind could have no imaginations of Iupiter or Mars, of Minerva or Isis; if there were not actually such Beings in nature to emit those Effluvia, which gliding into the Soul must beget such imaginations.
Whence it followed, that mankind could have no Imaginations of Iupiter or Mars, of Minerva or Isis; if there were not actually such Beings in nature to emit those Effluvia, which gliding into the Soul must beget such Imaginations.
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So that if Epicurus and Democritus were in earnest about their Philosophy, they did necessarily and really believe the Existence of the Gods. But then as to the nature and authority of them;
So that if Epicurus and Democritus were in earnest about their Philosophy, they did necessarily and really believe the Existence of the God's But then as to the nature and Authority of them;
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but to content himself and be happy with an eternal laziness and dozing, unless some rambling Troops of Atoms upon the dissolution of a neighbouring World might chance to awake him.
but to content himself and be happy with an Eternal laziness and dozing, unless Some rambling Troops of Atoms upon the dissolution of a neighbouring World might chance to awake him.
and since there is not now one Infidel living, so ridiculous as to pretend to solve the Phaenomena of Sight, Fancy or Cogitation by those fleeting superficial films of Bodies:
and since there is not now one Infidel living, so ridiculous as to pretend to solve the Phaenomena of Sighed, Fancy or Cogitation by those fleeting superficial films of Bodies:
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I must beg leave to think, both that the Fool in the Text was a thorough confirmed Atheist; and that the modern disguised Deists do only call themselves so for the former reason of Epicurus, to decline the publick odium, and resentment of the Magistrate;
I must beg leave to think, both that the Fool in the Text was a thorough confirmed Atheist; and that the modern disguised Deists do only call themselves so for the former reason of Epicurus, to decline the public odium, and resentment of the Magistrate;
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And therefore in this present Discourse they may deservedly come under that Character which the Text hath given of them, of Fools that have said in their Hearts, There is no God.
And Therefore in this present Discourse they may deservedly come under that Character which the Text hath given of them, of Fools that have said in their Hearts, There is no God.
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That in a very short time he would inevitably fall into a Disease, which would so totally deprive him of his Understanding and Memory, that he should lose the knowledge of all things without him,
That in a very short time he would inevitably fallen into a Disease, which would so totally deprive him of his Understanding and Memory, that he should loose the knowledge of all things without him,
and even then the miserable Creature was become a meer Fool and an Idiot? Now the Carriage of our Atheists or Deists is infinitely more amazing than this;
and even then the miserable Creature was become a mere Fool and an Idiot? Now the Carriage of our Atheists or Deists is infinitely more amazing than this;
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They have been educated in a Religion, that instructed them in the knowledge of a Supreme Being; a Spirit most excellently Glorious, superlatively Powerfull and Wise and Good, Creator of all things out of nothing;
They have been educated in a Religion, that instructed them in the knowledge of a Supreme Being; a Spirit most excellently Glorious, superlatively Powerful and Wise and Good, Creator of all things out of nothing;
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That hath endued the Sons of Men, his peculiar Favorites, with a Rational Spirit, and hath placed them as Spectators in this noble Theatre of the World, to view and applaud these glorious Scenes of Earth and Heaven, the workmanship of his hands;
That hath endued the Sons of Men, his peculiar Favorites, with a Rational Spirit, and hath placed them as Spectators in this noble Theatre of the World, to view and applaud these glorious Scenes of Earth and Heaven, the workmanship of his hands;
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That if they submit to his easie yoke, and light burthen, and observe his Commandments which are not grievous, he then gives them the promise of eternal Salvation; he hath reserved for them in Heaven an Inheritance incorruptible, and undefiled, and that fadeth not away;
That if they submit to his easy yoke, and Light burden, and observe his commandments which Are not grievous, he then gives them the promise of Eternal Salvation; he hath reserved for them in Heaven an Inheritance incorruptible, and undefiled, and that fades not away;
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and that all their Thoughts, and the whole of what they call Soul, are only various Action and Repercussion of small particles of Matter, kept a while a moving by some Mechanism and Clock-work, which finally must cease and perish by death.
and that all their Thoughts, and the Whole of what they call Soul, Are only various Actium and Repercussion of small particles of Matter, kept a while a moving by Some Mechanism and Clockwork, which finally must cease and perish by death.
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What then, is Heaven it self, with its pleasures for evermore, to be parted with so unconcernedly? Is a Crown of Righteousness, a Crown of Life, to be surrendred with laughter? is an exceeding and eternal weight of Glory too light in the balance against the hopeless death of the Atheist,
What then, is Heaven it self, with its pleasures for evermore, to be parted with so unconcernedly? Is a Crown of Righteousness, a Crown of Life, to be surrendered with laughter? is an exceeding and Eternal weight of Glory too Light in the balance against the hopeless death of the Atheist,
that All was but Atoms, and Vacuum, and Necessity, and Chance. Would He have been so pleased and delighted with the conviction? would he have so triumph'd in being overcome? or rather,
that All was but Atoms, and Vacuum, and Necessity, and Chance. Would He have been so pleased and delighted with the conviction? would he have so triumphed in being overcome? or rather,
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that the Prerogative of Humane Nature was vanished and gone; those glorious hopes of Immortality and Bliss, nothing but cheating Joys and pleasant Delusions;
that the Prerogative of Humane Nature was vanished and gone; those glorious hope's of Immortality and Bliss, nothing but cheating Joys and pleasant Delusions;
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who mind earthly things, who if (like that great Apostle) they were caught up to the third Heaven, would (as the Spyes did of Canaan ) bring down an evil report of those Regions of Bliss.
who mind earthly things, who if (like that great Apostle) they were caught up to the third Heaven, would (as the Spies did of Canaan) bring down an evil report of those Regions of Bliss.
And I fear, unless it please God by extraordinary methods to help their unbelief, and enlighten the eyes of their understanding; they will carry their Atheism with them to the Pit;
And I Fear, unless it please God by extraordinary methods to help their unbelief, and enlighten the eyes of their understanding; they will carry their Atheism with them to the Pit;
there's small hope of reclaiming them by arguments of Reason. But however, as Solomon adviseth, we will answer these Fools not according to their Folly,
there's small hope of reclaiming them by Arguments of Reason. But however, as Solomon adviseth, we will answer these Fools not according to their Folly,
lest we also be like unto them. It is expedient that we put to silence the ignorance of these foolish men, that Believers may be the more confirmed and more resolute in the Faith.
lest we also be like unto them. It is expedient that we put to silence the ignorance of these foolish men, that Believers may be the more confirmed and more resolute in the Faith.
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For example, if it should be required of all the Candidates of Glory and Immortality, to give a full and knowing Assent to such things as are repugnant to Common Sense,
For Exampl, if it should be required of all the Candidates of Glory and Immortality, to give a full and knowing Assent to such things as Are repugnant to Common Sense,
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and the Kingdom of Heaven would become the Inheritance of only Idiots and Fools. For whilst a man of Common Capacity doth think and reflect upon such Propositions;
and the Kingdom of Heaven would become the Inheritance of only Idiots and Fools. For while a man of Common Capacity does think and reflect upon such Propositions;
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than to be tied up by Commandments and Rules so contrary to Flesh and Blood; to take up one's Cross, to deny himself, and refuse the Satisfaction of Natural Desires.
than to be tied up by commandments and Rules so contrary to Flesh and Blood; to take up one's Cross, to deny himself, and refuse the Satisfaction of Natural Desires.
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while not only their Affections and Lusts, but their supposed Interest shall plead against it? But if we can once silence this powerfull Advocate, we shall without much difficulty carry the Cause at the Bar of impartial Reason.
while not only their Affections and Lustiest, but their supposed Interest shall plead against it? But if we can once silence this powerful Advocate, we shall without much difficulty carry the Cause At the Bar of impartial Reason.
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Now here is a notorious instance of the Folly of Atheists, that while they repudiate all Title to the Kingdom of Heaven, meerly for the present Pleasure of Body,
Now Here is a notorious instance of the Folly of Atheists, that while they repudiate all Title to the Kingdom of Heaven, merely for the present Pleasure of Body,
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besides the extreme madness in running such a desperate Hazard after Death, (which I will not now treat of) they deprive themselves here of that very Pleasure and Tranquillity they seek for.
beside the extreme madness in running such a desperate Hazard After Death, (which I will not now Treat of) they deprive themselves Here of that very Pleasure and Tranquillity they seek for.
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and consequently had good reason so joyfully to receive the news of Annihilation by Death, as an advantageous change for the everlasting torments of the Damn'd.
and consequently had good reason so joyfully to receive the news of Annihilation by Death, as an advantageous change for the everlasting torments of the Damned.
But because I cannot expect, that they will make such a shameless and senseless Confession, and supply us with that invincible argument against themselves:
But Because I cannot expect, that they will make such a shameless and senseless Confessi, and supply us with that invincible argument against themselves:
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that they did not know the Riches of the goodness and forbearance and long-suffering of God, and that a sincere Amendment of Life was never too late nor in vain;
that they did not know the Riches of the Goodness and forbearance and long-suffering of God, and that a sincere Amendment of Life was never too late nor in vain;
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(2.) And secondly, As to the Fears of Damnation; those terrors are not to be charged upon Religion it self, which proceed either from the Want of Religion, or Superstitious mistakes about it.
(2.) And secondly, As to the Fears of Damnation; those terrors Are not to be charged upon Religion it self, which proceed either from the Want of Religion, or Superstitious mistakes about it.
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For as an honest and innocent Man doth know the punishments, which the Laws of his Country denounce against Felons and Murtherers and Traytors, without being terrified or concern'd at them:
For as an honest and innocent Man does know the punishments, which the Laws of his Country denounce against Felons and Murderers and Traitors, without being terrified or concerned At them:
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So a Christian in truth as well as in name, though he believe the consuming Vengeance prepared for the disobedient and unbelievers, is not at all dismayed at the apprehensions of it.
So a Christian in truth as well as in name, though he believe the consuming Vengeance prepared for the disobedient and unbelievers, is not At all dismayed At the apprehensions of it.
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Indeed it adds spurs, and gives wings to his diligence, it excites him to work out his Salvation with fear and trembling; a religious and ingenuous fear, that is temper'd with hope and with love and unspeakable joy.
Indeed it adds spurs, and gives wings to his diligence, it excites him to work out his Salvation with Fear and trembling; a religious and ingenuous Fear, that is tempered with hope and with love and unspeakable joy.
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But he knows, that if he fears him who is able to destroy both soul and body in Hell, he needs not fear that his own soul or body shall ever go thither.
But he knows, that if he fears him who is able to destroy both soul and body in Hell, he needs not Fear that his own soul or body shall ever go thither.
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I must leave them, as long as they keep their hardness and impenitent Hearts, to those gnawing and excruciating Fears, those whips of the Divine Nemesis, that frequently scourge even Atheists themselves.
I must leave them, as long as they keep their hardness and impenitent Hearts, to those gnawing and excruciating Fears, those whips of the Divine Nemesis, that frequently scourge even Atheists themselves.
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and then 'tis a fearfull thing to fall into the hands of the living God: There are they in great fear, as 'tis in the 5th verse of this Psalm, under terrible presages of judgment and fiery indignation. Neither can they say, That these Terrors,
and then it's a fearful thing to fallen into the hands of the living God: There Are they in great Fear, as it's in the 5th verse of this Psalm, under terrible presages of judgement and fiery Indignation. Neither can they say, That these Terrors,
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like Tales about Spectres, may disturb some small Pretenders and puny Novices, but dare not approach the vere Adepti, the Masters and Rabbies of Atheism.
like Tales about Spectres, may disturb Some small Pretenders and puny novices, but Dare not approach the vere Adepti, the Masters and Rabbies of Atheism.
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of an everlasting enjoyment of perfect Felicity, such as after millions of millions of Ages is still youthfull and flourishing and inviting as at the first? no wrinkles in the face, no gray hairs on the head of Eternity;
of an everlasting enjoyment of perfect Felicity, such as After millions of millions of Ages is still youthful and flourishing and inviting as At the First? no wrinkles in the face, no grey hairs on the head of Eternity;
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What a warm and vigorous influence does a Religious Heart feel from a firm expectation of these Glories? Certainly this Hope alone is of inestimable value;
What a warm and vigorous influence does a Religious Heart feel from a firm expectation of these Glories? Certainly this Hope alone is of inestimable valve;
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And 'tis an observation of Plutarch, that the Generality of Mankind, NONLATINALPHABET, as well Women as Men, chose rather to endure all the Punishments of Hell, as described by the Poets;
And it's an observation of Plutarch, that the Generality of Mankind,, as well Women as Men, chosen rather to endure all the Punishments of Hell, as described by the Poets;
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'tis interwoven in the very Frame and Constitution of Man. How then can the Atheist reflect on his own Hypothesis without extreme sorrow and dejection of Spirit? Will he say, that when once he is dead, this Desire will be nothing;
it's interwoven in the very Frame and Constitution of Man. How then can the Atheist reflect on his own Hypothesis without extreme sorrow and dejection of Spirit? Will he say, that when once he is dead, this Desire will be nothing;
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But nevertheless, for the present, while he continues in Life (which we now speak of) that dusky Scene of Horror, that melancholy Prospect of final Perdition will frequently occur to his Fancy;
But nevertheless, for the present, while he continues in Life (which we now speak of) that dusky Scene of Horror, that melancholy Prospect of final Perdition will frequently occur to his Fancy;
the sweetest Enjoyments of Life will often become flat and insipid, will be damp'd and extinguish'd, be bitter'd and poison'd by the malignant and venomous quality of this Opinion.
the Sweetest Enjoyments of Life will often become flat and insipid, will be damped and extinguished, be bittered and poisoned by the malignant and venomous quality of this Opinion.
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Is it not more comfortable to a man, to think well of himself, to have a high Value and Conceit of the Dignity of his Nature, to believe a noble Origination of his Race, the Off-spring and Image of the great King of Glory:
Is it not more comfortable to a man, to think well of himself, to have a high Valve and Conceit of the Dignity of his Nature, to believe a noble Origination of his Raze, the Offspring and Image of the great King of Glory:
that is both able, and willing and knows how to relieve him? Such a man can do all things through Christ that strengtheneth him, he can patiently suffer all things with cheerfull submission and resignation to the Divine Will.
that is both able, and willing and knows how to relieve him? Such a man can do all things through christ that strengtheneth him, he can patiently suffer all things with cheerful submission and resignation to the Divine Will.
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A violent Death is the last refuge of the Epicureans, as well as the Stoicks. This, says Lucretius, is the distinguishing Character of a genuine Son of our Sect, that he will not endure to live in Exile and Want and Disgrace out of a vain fear of Death;
A violent Death is the last refuge of the Epicureans, as well as the Stoics. This, Says Lucretius, is the distinguishing Character of a genuine Son of our Sect, that he will not endure to live in Exile and Want and Disgrace out of a vain Fear of Death;
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as the Miracles of our Lord are peculiarly eminent above the Lying Wonders of Daemons, in that they were not made out of vain Ostentation of Power, and to raise unprofitable Amazement;
as the Miracles of our Lord Are peculiarly eminent above the Lying Wonders of Daemons, in that they were not made out of vain Ostentation of Power, and to raise unprofitable Amazement;
so likewise the Commands which he hath imposed on his Followers are not like the absurd Ceremonies of Pagan Idolatry, the frivolous Rites of their Initiations and Worship, that might look like Incantation and Magick,
so likewise the Commands which he hath imposed on his Followers Are not like the absurd Ceremonies of Pagan Idolatry, the frivolous Rites of their Initiations and Worship, that might look like Incantation and Magic,
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or Security in this World, than Charity and Meekness, than Sobriety and Temperance, than Honesty and Diligence in his Calling? Do not Pride and Arrogance infallibly meet with Contempt? Do not Contentiousness and Cruelty and Study of Revenge seldom fail of Retaliation? Are not envious and covetous, discontented and anxious minds tormenters to themselves? Do not we see, that slothfull and intemperate and incontinent persons destroy their Bodies with diseases, their Reputations with disgrace,
or Security in this World, than Charity and Meekness, than Sobriety and Temperance, than Honesty and Diligence in his Calling? Do not Pride and Arrogance infallibly meet with Contempt? Do not Contentiousness and Cruelty and Study of Revenge seldom fail of Retaliation? are not envious and covetous, discontented and anxious minds tormenters to themselves? Do not we see, that slothful and intemperate and incontinent Persons destroy their Bodies with diseases, their Reputations with disgrace,
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and their Families with want? Are Adultery and Fornication forbidden only by Moses and Christ? or do not Heathen Law-givers punish such Enormities with Fines,
and their Families with want? are Adultery and Fornication forbidden only by Moses and christ? or do not Heathen Lawgivers Punish such Enormities with Fines,
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and in every Country under Heaven, there are Laws and Penalties made to enforce all the Ten, excepting only the Sabbath and the Worship of strange Gods. We can answer Him another way;
and in every Country under Heaven, there Are Laws and Penalties made to enforce all the Ten, excepting only the Sabbath and the Worship of strange God's We can answer Him Another Way;
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but the Banians of Mogul, the Talapoins of Siam, the Mandarins of China, the Moralists of Peru and Mexico, all the Wisdom of Mankind have declared to be necessary Duties.
but the Banians of Mogul, the Talapoins of Siam, the Mandarins of China, the Moralists of Peru and Mexico, all the Wisdom of Mankind have declared to be necessary Duties.
not because they must not look upon a Woman to lust after her, but because they are much more restrain'd from committing the Act. If wanton glances and lascivious thoughts had been permitted by the Gospel,
not Because they must not look upon a Woman to lust After her, but Because they Are much more restrained from committing the Act. If wanton glances and lascivious thoughts had been permitted by the Gospel,
This we may conjecture from what Plato and others have told us, that it was commonly NONLATINALPHABET, immoderate Affections and Lusts, that in the very times of Paganism induced men to be Atheists.
This we may conjecture from what Plato and Others have told us, that it was commonly, immoderate Affections and Lustiest, that in the very times of Paganism induced men to be Atheists.
nor plead that Flesh and Blood cannot resist those Temptations, which have all their force and prevalence from long Custom and inveterated Habit. What enticement, what pleasure is there in common profane Swearing? yet neither the fear of God nor of the Law will persuade men to leave it.
nor plead that Flesh and Blood cannot resist those Temptations, which have all their force and prevalence from long Custom and inveterated Habit. What enticement, what pleasure is there in Common profane Swearing? yet neither the Fear of God nor of the Law will persuade men to leave it.
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In some Countries Intemperance is a necessary part of Conversation; in others Sobriety is a Vertue universal, without any respect to the Duties of Religion.
In Some Countries Intemperance is a necessary part of Conversation; in Others Sobriety is a Virtue universal, without any respect to the Duties of Religion.
It would discover great ignorance in History, not to know that in all Climates a whole People has been over-run with some recently invented or newly imported kind of Vice, which their Grandfathers never knew.
It would discover great ignorance in History, not to know that in all Climates a Whole People has been overrun with Some recently invented or newly imported kind of Vice, which their Grandfathers never knew.
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In the latest Accounts of the Country of Guiana, we are told that the eating of Humane Flesh is the beloved pleasure of those Savages: two Nations of them by mutual devouring are reduced to two handfulls of men.
In the latest Accounts of the Country of Guiana, we Are told that the eating of Humane Flesh is the Beloved pleasure of those Savages: two nations of them by mutual devouring Are reduced to two handfuls of men.
though that be the main impediment to the conversion of the East Indies. But the great Stumblingblock with these Americans, and the only Rock of Offence was the forbidding them to eat their Enemies: That irresistible Temptation made them quickly to revolt and relapse into their Infidelity.
though that be the main impediment to the conversion of the East Indies. But the great Stumbling block with these Americans, and the only Rock of Offence was the forbidding them to eat their Enemies: That irresistible Temptation made them quickly to revolt and relapse into their Infidelity.
What must we impute this to? to the temperature of the Air, to the nature of the Soil, to the influence of the Stars? Are these Barbarians of man-eating Constitutions, that they so hanker after this inhumane Diet, which We cannot imagin without horror? Is not the same thing practised in other parts of that Continent? Was it not so in Europe of old,
What must we impute this to? to the temperature of the Air, to the nature of the Soil, to the influence of the Stars? are these Barbarians of man-eating Constitutions, that they so hanker After this inhumane Diet, which We cannot imagine without horror? Is not the same thing practised in other parts of that Continent? Was it not so in Europe of old,
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would not these Canibals have esteem'd it more difficult than all the Ten? And would not they have really had as much reason as our Atheists, to plead the power of the Temptation,
would not these Cannibals have esteemed it more difficult than all the Ten? And would not they have really had as much reason as our Atheists, to plead the power of the Temptation,
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II. Secondly and lastly, For the good Influence of Religion upon Communities and Governments, habemus confitentes reos; 'tis so apparent and unquestionable, that 'tis one of the Objections of the Atheist, That it was first contrived and introduced by Politicians, to bring the wild and straggling Herds of Mankind under Subjection and Laws.
II Secondly and lastly, For the good Influence of Religion upon Communities and Governments, habemus confitentes Reos; it's so apparent and unquestionable, that it's one of the Objections of the Atheist, That it was First contrived and introduced by Politicians, to bring the wild and straggling Herds of Mankind under Subjection and Laws.
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Out of thy own mouth shalt thou be judged, thou wicked servant. Thou say'st that the wise Institutors of Government, Souls elevated above the ordinary pitch of men, thought Religion necessary to Civil Obedience.
Out of thy own Mouth shalt thou be judged, thou wicked servant. Thou Sayest that the wise Institutors of Government, Souls elevated above the ordinary pitch of men, Thought Religion necessary to Civil obedience.
What Government can be imagin'd without Judicial Proceedings? and what methods of Judicature without a Religious Oath? which implies and supposes an Omniscient Being,
What Government can be imagined without Judicial Proceedings? and what methods of Judicature without a Religious Oath? which Implies and supposes an Omniscient Being,
For an Atheist to compose a System of Politicks is as absurd and ridiculous, as Epicurus 's Sermons were about Sanctity and Religious Worship. But there was hope, that the Doctrine of absolute uncontroulable Power and the formidable name of Leviathan might flatter and bribe the Government into a toleration of Infidelity. We need have no recourse to notion and supposition;
For an Atheist to compose a System of Politics is as absurd and ridiculous, as Epicurus is Sermons were about Sanctity and Religious Worship. But there was hope, that the Doctrine of absolute uncontrollable Power and the formidable name of Leviathan might flatter and bribe the Government into a toleration of Infidelity. We need have no recourse to notion and supposition;
'Tis of mighty importance to the Government to put some timely stop to the spreading Contagion of this Pestilence that walketh by day, that dares to disperse its cursed seeds and principles in the face of the Sun. The Fool in the Text had only said in his heart, There is no God:
It's of mighty importance to the Government to put Some timely stop to the spreading Contagion of this Pestilence that walks by day, that dares to disperse its cursed seeds and principles in the face of the Sun. The Fool in the Text had only said in his heart, There is no God:
that it would soon become suspected and odious to a Government, if ever Atheists were employ'd in places of Trust. But because he had made one great Rule superior to all, That every man's only Good was pleasure of Body and contentment of Mind:
that it would soon become suspected and odious to a Government, if ever Atheists were employed in places of Trust. But Because he had made one great Rule superior to all, That every Man's only Good was pleasure of Body and contentment of Mind:
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hence it was that men of ambitious and turbulent Spirits, that were dissatisfied and uneasie with Privacy and Retirement, were allowed by his own Principle to engage in matters of State.
hence it was that men of ambitious and turbulent Spirits, that were dissatisfied and uneasy with Privacy and Retirement, were allowed by his own Principle to engage in matters of State.
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Iosephus, that knew them, hath inform'd us, that the Sadduces, those Epicureans among the Jews, were not only rough and cruel to men of a different Sect from their own;
Iosephus, that knew them, hath informed us, that the Sadducees, those Epicureans among the jews, were not only rough and cruel to men of a different Sect from their own;
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would there then be kept that square-dealing and equity in such a monstrous den of Thieves? And if Atheism should be supposed to become universal in this Nation (which seems to be design'd and endeavour'd,
would there then be kept that square-dealing and equity in such a monstrous den of Thieves? And if Atheism should be supposed to become universal in this nation (which seems to be designed and endeavoured,
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These men corrupted through Philosophy and vain deceit, took our Apostle, and carried him unto Areopagus, (a place in the City, whither was the greatest resort of Travellers and Strangers, of the gravest Citizens and Magistrates, of their Orators and Philosophers;) to give an account of himself and the new Doctrine that he spoke of.
These men corrupted through Philosophy and vain deceit, took our Apostle, and carried him unto Areopagus, (a place in the city, whither was the greatest resort of Travellers and Strangers, of the Gravest Citizens and Magistrates, of their Orators and Philosophers;) to give an account of himself and the new Doctrine that he spoke of.
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From the Inscription of an Altar to the Unknown God, which is mentioned by Heathen Authors, Lucian, Philostratus, and others, he takes occasion (V. 24.) to declare unto them, that God that made the World and all things therein.
From the Inscription of an Altar to the Unknown God, which is mentioned by Heathen Authors, Lucian, Philostratus, and Others, he Takes occasion (V. 24.) to declare unto them, that God that made the World and all things therein.
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This first Doctrine, though admitted by many of his Auditors, is directly both against Epicureans, that ascribed the Origin and Frame of the World not to the Power of God,
This First Doctrine, though admitted by many of his Auditors, is directly both against Epicureans, that ascribed the Origin and Frame of the World not to the Power of God,
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and Peripatetics, that supposed all things to have been eternally, as they now are, and never to have been made at all, either by the Deity or without him.
and Peripatetics, that supposed all things to have been eternally, as they now Are, and never to have been made At all, either by the Deity or without him.
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And that the common Heathens had such mean apprehensions about the Indigency of their Gods, it appears plainly, to name no more, from Aristophanes's Plutus, and the Dialogues of Lucian. But the Philosophers were not concern'd in this point;
And that the Common heathens had such mean apprehensions about the Indigency of their God's, it appears plainly, to name no more, from Aristophanes's Plutus, and the Dialogues of Lucian. But the Philosophers were not concerned in this point;
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There's a very remarkable passage in Tertullian 's Apology, Who forces a Philosopher to sacrifice, & c.? It appears from thence, that the Philosophers, no less than the Christians, neglected the Pagan Worship and Sacrifices;
There's a very remarkable passage in Tertullian is Apology, Who forces a Philosopher to sacrifice, & c.? It appears from thence, that the Philosophers, no less than the Christians, neglected the Pagan Worship and Sacrifices;
This Doctrine about the beginning of Humane Race, though agreeable enough to the Platonists and Stoics, is apparently levell'd against the Epicureans and Aristotelians: one of whom produced their Primitive Men from meer Accident or Mechanism;
This Doctrine about the beginning of Humane Raze, though agreeable enough to the Platonists and Stoics, is apparently leveled against the Epicureans and Aristotelians: one of whom produced their Primitive Men from mere Accident or Mechanism;
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For although, as we learn from Isocrates, Demosthenes and others of their Countrymen, they professed themselves to be NONLATINALPHABET Aborigines, not transplanted by Colonies or otherwise from any Foreign Nation,
For although, as we Learn from Isocra, Demosthenes and Others of their Countrymen, they professed themselves to be Aborigines, not transplanted by Colonies or otherwise from any Foreign nation,
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This is directly levell'd against the gross Idolatry of the Vulgar, (for the Philosophers are not concern'd in it) that believed the very Statues of Gold and Silver and other Materials, to be God,
This is directly leveled against the gross Idolatry of the vulgar, (for the Philosophers Are not concerned in it) that believed the very Statues of Gold and Silver and other Materials, to be God,
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as upon a like occasion the same Apostle hath expressed it, that in times past he suffer'd all Nations to walk in their own ways) but now commandeth every one to repent;
as upon a like occasion the same Apostle hath expressed it, that in times passed he suffered all nations to walk in their own ways) but now commands every one to Repent;
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so that here the Apostle was obliged to break off, and depart from among them. What could be the reason of this general dissent from the notion of the Resurrection,
so that Here the Apostle was obliged to break off, and depart from among them. What could be the reason of this general dissent from the notion of the Resurrection,
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since almost all of them believed the Immortality of the Soul? St. Chrysostom hath a conceit, that the Athenians took NONLATINALPHABET (the original word for Resurrection ) to be preached to them as a Goddess,
since almost all of them believed the Immortality of the Soul? Saint Chrysostom hath a conceit, that the Athenians took (the original word for Resurrection) to be preached to them as a Goddess,
The ground of the conjecture is the 18th verse of this Chapter, where some said, What will this Babler say? other some, He seemeth to be a setter forth of strange Gods (NONLATINALPHABET, strange Deities, which comprehends both Sexes) because he preached unto them, NONLATINALPHABET, Iesus and the Resurrection. Now, say they, it could not be said Deities in the plural number,
The ground of the conjecture is the 18th verse of this Chapter, where Some said, What will this Babbler say? other Some, He seems to be a setter forth of strange God's (, strange Deities, which comprehends both Sexes) Because he preached unto them,, Iesus and the Resurrection. Now, say they, it could not be said Deities in the plural number,
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unless it be supposed that NONLATINALPHABET is a Goddess, as well as Iesus a God. But we know, such a permutation of Number is frequent in all Languages.
unless it be supposed that is a Goddess, as well as Iesus a God. But we know, such a permutation of Number is frequent in all Languages.
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So that although he preached to the Athenians Jesus alone, yet by a common mode of speech he might be called, a setter forth of strange Gods. 'Tis my opinion, that the general distaste and clamour proceeded from a mistake about the nature of the Christian Resurrection.
So that although he preached to the Athenians jesus alone, yet by a Common mode of speech he might be called, a setter forth of strange God's It's my opinion, that the general distaste and clamour proceeded from a mistake about the nature of the Christian Resurrection.
The word Resurrection (NONLATINALPHABET and NONLATINALPHABET) was well enough known amongst the Athenians, as appears at this time from Homer, Aeschylus and Sophocles; they could hardly then possibly imagin it to signifie a Goddess.
The word Resurrection (and) was well enough known among the Athenians, as appears At this time from Homer, Aeschylus and Sophocles; they could hardly then possibly imagine it to signify a Goddess.
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For when he declares the case of St. Paul his Prisoner to King Agrippa, he tells him, That the Accusation was only about certain questions of the Jewish Superstition;
For when he declares the case of Saint Paul his Prisoner to King Agrippa, he tells him, That the Accusation was only about certain questions of the Jewish Superstition;
So that when the Athenians heard him mention the Resurrection of the Dead, which according to their acceptation of the word was a contradiction to common Sense,
So that when the Athenians herd him mention the Resurrection of the Dead, which according to their acceptation of the word was a contradiction to Common Sense,
Just as when our Saviour said in an Allegorical and Mystical sense, Except ye eat the Flesh of the Son of Man, and drink his Blood, ye have no life in you;
Just as when our Saviour said in an Allegorical and Mystical sense, Except you eat the Flesh of the Son of Man, and drink his Blood, you have no life in you;
The Iews therefore strove among themselves, saying, How can this man give us his Flesh to eat? this is a hard saying, who can hear it? And from that time many of his Disciples went back, and walked no more with him.
The Iews Therefore strove among themselves, saying, How can this man give us his Flesh to eat? this is a hard saying, who can hear it? And from that time many of his Disciples went back, and walked no more with him.
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such as the Existence, the Spirituality, and All ▪ sufficiency of God, the Creation of the World, the Origination of Mankind from one common stock according to the History of Moses, the Divine Providence in over-ruling all Nations and People, the new Doctrine of Repentance by the preaching of the Gospel, the Resurrection of the Dead,
such as the Existence, the Spirituality, and All ▪ sufficiency of God, the Creation of the World, the Origination of Mankind from one Common stock according to the History of Moses, the Divine Providence in overruling all nations and People, the new Doctrine of Repentance by the preaching of the Gospel, the Resurrection of the Dead,
But at present I have confined my self to that near and internal and convincing Argument of the Being of God, which we have from Humane Nature it self;
But At present I have confined my self to that near and internal and convincing Argument of thee Being of God, which we have from Humane Nature it self;
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and that the consideration of our Selves, of our own Souls and Bodies, doth directly and nearly conduct us to the acknowledgment of his Existence. And,
and that the consideration of our Selves, of our own Souls and Bodies, does directly and nearly conduct us to the acknowledgment of his Existence. And,
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2. That the Organical Structure of Humane Bodies, whereby they are fitted to live and move and be vitally informed by the Soul, is unquestionably the workmanship of a most wise and powerfull and beneficent Maker.
2. That the Organical Structure of Humane Bodies, whereby they Are fitted to live and move and be vitally informed by the Soul, is unquestionably the workmanship of a most wise and powerful and beneficent Maker.
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And in the next place 'tis as self-evident, that these Faculties and Operations of Thinking, and Willing, and Perceiving, must proceed from something or other as their efficient Cause:
And in the next place it's as selfevident, that these Faculties and Operations of Thinking, and Willing, and Perceiving, must proceed from something or other as their efficient Cause:
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And a great number of such living and thinking Particles could not possibly by their mutual contract and pressing and striking compose one greater individual Animal, with one Mind and Understanding,
And a great number of such living and thinking Particles could not possibly by their mutual contract and pressing and striking compose one greater Individu Animal, with one Mind and Understanding,
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any more than a swarm of Bees, or a crowd of Men and Women can be conceived to make up one particular Living Creature compounded and constituted of the aggregate of them all.
any more than a swarm of Bees, or a crowd of Men and Women can be conceived to make up one particular Living Creature compounded and constituted of the aggregate of them all.
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Now to give a clear and full confutation of this Atheistical Assertion, I will proceed in this method. 1. First I will give a true Notion and Idea of Matter;
Now to give a clear and full confutation of this Atheistical Assertion, I will proceed in this method. 1. First I will give a true Notion and Idea of Matter;
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as the Brain and Animal Spirits, hath any power of Sense and Perception. 3. I will shew, that Motion in general superadded to Matter cannot produce any Sense and Perception. 4. I will demonstrate, that no particular sort of Motion,
as the Brain and Animal Spirits, hath any power of Sense and Perception. 3. I will show, that Motion in general superadded to Matter cannot produce any Sense and Perception. 4. I will demonstrate, that no particular sort of Motion,
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as of the Animal Spirits through Muscles and Nerves, can beget Sense and Perception. 5. I will evince, that no Action and Passion of the Animal Spirits, one Particle upon another, can create any Sense and Perception. 6. I will answer the Atheist's Argument of matter of Fact and Experience in brute Beasts;
as of the Animal Spirits through Muscles and Nerves, can beget Sense and Perception. 5. I will evince, that no Actium and Passion of the Animal Spirits, one Particle upon Another, can create any Sense and Perception. 6. I will answer the Atheist's Argument of matter of Fact and Experience in brutus Beasts;
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by which three properties is understood, that any particular quantity of Matter doth hinder all other from intruding into its place, till it self be removed out of it;
by which three properties is understood, that any particular quantity of Matter does hinder all other from intruding into its place, till it self be removed out of it;
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that it may be divided and broken into numerous parts of different sizes and figures, which by various ranging and disposing may produce an immense diversity of Surfaces and Textures;
that it may be divided and broken into numerous parts of different sizes and figures, which by various ranging and disposing may produce an immense diversity of Surfaces and Textures;
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So that no parts of Matter consider'd by themselves, are either hot or cold, either white or black, either bitter or sweet, or betwixt those extremes.
So that no parts of Matter considered by themselves, Are either hight or cold, either white or black, either bitter or sweet, or betwixt those extremes.
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No sensible Qualities, as Light, and Colour, and Heat, and Sound, can be subsistent in the Bodies themselves absolutely consider'd, without a relation to our Eyes,
No sensible Qualities, as Light, and Colour, and Heat, and Found, can be subsistent in the Bodies themselves absolutely considered, without a Relation to our Eyes,
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These Qualities are only the effects of our Sensation, which arise from the different motions upon our Nerves from objects without, according to their various modification and position.
These Qualities Are only the effects of our Sensation, which arise from the different motions upon our Nerves from objects without, according to their various modification and position.
what can we imagine to be produced in the Glass or Water, but a new disposition of parts? Nay an object under the self-same disposition and modification,
what can we imagine to be produced in the Glass or Water, but a new disposition of parts? Nay an Object under the selfsame disposition and modification,
For that same opake and white Powder of Glass, when 'tis seen thro' a good Microscope, doth exhibit all its little fragments pellucid and colourless;
For that same opaque and white Powder of Glass, when it's seen through a good Microscope, does exhibit all its little fragments pellucid and colourless;
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Thus far then we have proved, and 'tis agreed on all hands, that in our conception of any quantity of Body, there is nothing but Figure and Site, and a Capacity of Motion.
Thus Far then we have proved, and it's agreed on all hands, that in our conception of any quantity of Body, there is nothing but Figure and Site, and a Capacity of Motion.
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We observe then in this understanding piece of Clockwork; that his Body, as well as other senseless Matter, has colour, and warmth, and softness, and the like.
We observe then in this understanding piece of Clockwork; that his Body, as well as other senseless Matter, has colour, and warmth, and softness, and the like.
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And what relation or affinity is there between a minute Body and Cogitation, any more than the greatest? Is a small drop of Rain any wiser than the Ocean? or do we grind inanimate Corn into living and rational Meal? my very Nails,
And what Relation or affinity is there between a minute Body and Cogitation, any more than the greatest? Is a small drop of Rain any Wiser than the Ocean? or do we grind inanimate Corn into living and rational Meal? my very Nails,
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since there is nothing that we know of, in a state of absolute Rest. Those things that seem to be at rest upon the surface of the Earth, are daily wheel'd about its Axis,
since there is nothing that we know of, in a state of absolute Rest. Those things that seem to be At rest upon the surface of the Earth, Are daily wheeled about its Axis,
what pretence can one make to Thinking and Liberty of Will, more than another? Why do not these persons make a Diagram of these cogitative Lines and Angles;
what pretence can one make to Thinking and Liberty of Will, more than Another? Why do not these Persons make a Diagram of these cogitative Lines and Angles;
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and demonstrate their Properties of Perception and Appetite, as plainly as we know the other properties of Triangles and Circles? But how little can any Motion, either circular or other, contribute to the production of Thought? No such circular Motion of an Atom can be all of it existent at once;
and demonstrate their Properties of Perception and Appetite, as plainly as we know the other properties of Triangles and Circles? But how little can any Motion, either circular or other, contribute to the production of Thought? No such circular Motion of an Atom can be all of it existent At once;
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What then is become of the privilege of that organical Motion of the Animal Spirits above any other? Again, we have shewn, that this circular and other Motion is but the successive Flux of an Atom, and is never existent together;
What then is become of the privilege of that organical Motion of the Animal Spirits above any other? Again, we have shown, that this circular and other Motion is but the successive Flux of an Atom, and is never existent together;
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All the active power and vigour of the Mind, our Faculties of Reason, Imagination and Will are the wonderfull result of this mutual Occurse, this Pulsion and Repercussion of Atoms.
All the active power and vigour of the Mind, our Faculties of Reason, Imagination and Will Are the wonderful result of this mutual Occurse, this Pulsion and Repercussion of Atoms.
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And again, how can that Concussion of Atoms be capable of begetting those internal and vital Affections, that Self-consciousness and other Powers and Energies that we feel in our Minds:
And again, how can that Concussion of Atoms be capable of begetting those internal and vital Affections, that Self-consciousness and other Powers and Energies that we feel in our Minds:
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seeing they only strike upon the outward Surfaces; they cannot inwardly pervade one another; they cannot have any penetration of Dimensions and Conjunction of Substance.
seeing they only strike upon the outward Surfaces; they cannot inwardly pervade one Another; they cannot have any penetration of Dimensions and Conjunction of Substance.
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'Tis a vigorous Execution of good Laws, and not rational Discourses only, either neglected or not understood, that must reclaim the profaneness of those perverse and unreasonable Men.
It's a vigorous Execution of good Laws, and not rational Discourses only, either neglected or not understood, that must reclaim the profaneness of those perverse and unreasonable Men.
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as to profess to believe, That all the natural Powers and acquired Habits of the Mind, that penetrating Understanding and accurate Judgment, that strength of Memory and readiness of Wit, that Liberality and Justice and Prudence and Magnanimity, that Charity and Beneficence to Mankind, that ingenuous fear and awfull Love of God, that comprehensive Knowledge of the Histories and Languages of so many Nations, that experienced Insight into the works and wonders of Nature, that rich Vein of Poetry and inexhausted Fountain of Eloquence, those lofty flights of Thought and almost intuitive Perception of abstruse Notions, those exalted Discoveries of Mathematical Theorems and Divine Contemplations;
as to profess to believe, That all the natural Powers and acquired Habits of the Mind, that penetrating Understanding and accurate Judgement, that strength of Memory and readiness of Wit, that Liberality and justice and Prudence and Magnanimity, that Charity and Beneficence to Mankind, that ingenuous Fear and awful Love of God, that comprehensive Knowledge of the Histories and Languages of so many nations, that experienced Insight into the works and wonders of Nature, that rich Vein of Poetry and inexhausted Fountain of Eloquence, those lofty flights of Thought and almost intuitive Perception of abstruse Notions, those exalted Discoveries of Mathematical Theorems and Divine Contemplations;
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all these admirable Endowments and Capacities of humane Nature, which we sometimes see actually existent in one and the same Person, can proceed from the blind shuffling and casual clashing of Atoms.
all these admirable Endowments and Capacities of humane Nature, which we sometime see actually existent in one and the same Person, can proceed from the blind shuffling and casual clashing of Atoms.
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and an immaterial Spirit in Man) then 'tis but raising our Conceptions, and supposing Mankind to be Engines of a finer Make and Contexture, and the business is done.
and an immaterial Spirit in Man) then it's but raising our Conceptions, and supposing Mankind to be Engines of a finer Make and Contexture, and the business is done.
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I must confess, that the Cartesians and some others, men that have given no occasion to be suspected of Irreligion, have asserted that Brutes are meer Machins and Automata. I cannot now engage in the Controversie,
I must confess, that the Cartesians and Some Others, men that have given no occasion to be suspected of Irreligion, have asserted that Brutus's Are mere Machines and Automaton. I cannot now engage in the Controversy,
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so on the contrary, our Cartesians take brute Animals for a sort of Watches. For considering the infinite distance betwixt the poor mortal Artist, and the Almighty Opificer;
so on the contrary, our Cartesians take brutus Animals for a sort of Watches. For considering the infinite distance betwixt the poor Mortal Artist, and the Almighty opificer;
they may affirm (as they think, without either absurdity or impiety) that they are nothing but moving Automata, as the fabulous Statues of Daedalus, bereaved of all true life, and vital Sensation;
they may affirm (as they think, without either absurdity or impiety) that they Are nothing but moving Automaton, as the fabulous Statues of Daedalus, bereft of all true life, and vital Sensation;
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it remains therefore, that it must necessarily proceed from some Incorporeal Substance within us. And though we cannot conceive the manner of the Soul's Action and Passion;
it remains Therefore, that it must necessarily proceed from Some Incorporeal Substance within us. And though we cannot conceive the manner of the Soul's Actium and Passion;
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I discern some excellent Final causes of such a vital Conjunction of Body and Soul; but the instrumental I know not, nor what invisible Bands and Fetters unite them together.
I discern Some excellent Final Causes of such a vital Conjunction of Body and Soul; but the instrumental I know not, nor what invisible Bans and Fetters unite them together.
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'Tis as if one should say, that a Bowl equally poized, and thrown upon a plain and smooth Bowling-Green, will run necessarily and fatally in a direct Motion:
It's as if one should say, that a Bowl equally poised, and thrown upon a plain and smooth Bowling-Green, will run necessarily and fatally in a Direct Motion:
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That he was sure there was no God, because (says he) if there was one, he would have struck me to Hell with Thunder and Lightning, that have so reviled and blasphemed him.
That he was sure there was no God, Because (Says he) if there was one, he would have struck me to Hell with Thunder and Lightning, that have so reviled and blasphemed him.
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Alas, all that we could answer, is in the next words to the Text, That God hath appointed a day in which he will judge all the world in Righteousness, and that the Goodness and Forbearance, and Long-suffering of God, which are some of his Attributes,
Alas, all that we could answer, is in the next words to the Text, That God hath appointed a day in which he will judge all the world in Righteousness, and that the goodness and Forbearance, and Long-suffering of God, which Are Some of his Attributes,
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and Essential Perfections of his Being, ought not to be abused and perverted into arguments against his Being. But if this will not do, we must yield our selves overcome:
and Essential Perfections of his Being, ought not to be abused and perverted into Arguments against his Being. But if this will not do, we must yield our selves overcome:
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and give them such experimental Conviction of the Existence of God. So that they ought to take these Methods, if they would successfully attack Religion.
and give them such experimental Conviction of the Existence of God. So that they ought to take these Methods, if they would successfully attack Religion.
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And 'tis no less a Truth than a Paradox, That there are no greater Fools than Atheistical Wits; and none so credulous as Infidels. No Article of Religion,
And it's no less a Truth than a Paradox, That there Are no greater Fools than Atheistical Wits; and none so credulous as Infidels. No Article of Religion,
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And yet these same cautious and quick sighted Gentlemen can wink and swallow down this sottish Opinion about Percipient Atoms, which exceeds in Incredibility all the Fictions of Aesop 's Fables.
And yet these same cautious and quick sighted Gentlemen can wink and swallow down this sottish Opinion about Percipient Atoms, which exceeds in Incredibility all the Fictions of Aesop is Fables.
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and Hinds and Panthers hold Conferences about Religion, as that Atoms can do so? that Atoms can invent Arts and Sciences, can institute Society and Government, can make Leagues and Confederacies, can devise Methods of Peace and Stratagems of War? And moreover, the Modesty of Mythology deserves to be commended, the Scenes there are laid at a distance;
and Hinds and Panthers hold Conferences about Religion, as that Atoms can do so? that Atoms can invent Arts and Sciences, can institute Society and Government, can make Leagues and Confederacies, can devise Methods of Peace and Stratagems of War? And moreover, the Modesty of Mythology deserves to be commended, the Scenes there Are laid At a distance;
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and Paper, and falling to scribble, did happen to write exactly the Leviathan of Thomas Hobbs: Would an Atheist believe such a story? and yet he can easily digest as incredible as that;
and Paper, and falling to scribble, did happen to write exactly the Leviathan of Thomas Hobbs: Would an Atheist believe such a story? and yet he can Easily digest as incredible as that;
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that the innumerable Members of a Humane Body, which in the style of the Scripture are all written in the Book of God, and may admit of almost infinite Variations and Transpositions above the xxiv Letters of the Alphabet, were at first fortuitously scribled,
that the innumerable Members of a Humane Body, which in the style of the Scripture Are all written in the Book of God, and may admit of almost infinite Variations and Transpositions above the xxiv Letters of the Alphabet, were At First fortuitously scribbled,
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But this will be the Argument ▪ of my next Discourse, which is the second Proposition drawn from the Text, That the Admirable Structure of Humane Bodies, whereby they are fitted to live and move,
But this will be the Argument ▪ of my next Discourse, which is the second Proposition drawn from the Text, That the Admirable Structure of Humane Bodies, whereby they Are fitted to live and move,
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To which Almighty Creator, together with the Son and the Holy Ghost, be all Honour and Glory and Majesty and Power both now and from henceforth evermore. Amen.
To which Almighty Creator, together with the Son and the Holy Ghost, be all Honour and Glory and Majesty and Power both now and from henceforth evermore. Amen.
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if nothing else had been now extant, that St. Paul was a great Master in all the Learning of the Greeks. One thing further I shall observe from the words of the Text,
if nothing Else had been now extant, that Saint Paul was a great Master in all the Learning of the Greeks. One thing further I shall observe from the words of the Text,
for in him we live, and move, and have our Being. The Consideration of our Mind and Understanding, which is an incorporeal Substance independent from Matter;
for in him we live, and move, and have our Being. The Consideration of our Mind and Understanding, which is an incorporeal Substance independent from Matter;
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who make it an objection against the Being of God, that they do not discover him without any Application, in spite of their corrupt Wills and debauch'd Understandings.
who make it an objection against the Being of God, that they do not discover him without any Application, in spite of their corrupt Wills and debauched Understandings.
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So that these Atheists being conscious to themselves, that they are void of such Belief, which (they say) if God was, would actually and necessarily be in them, do bring their own wicked Doubting and Denying of God, as Evidence against his Existence;
So that these Atheists being conscious to themselves, that they Are void of such Belief, which (they say) if God was, would actually and necessarily be in them, do bring their own wicked Doubting and Denying of God, as Evidence against his Existence;
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But as to that original Notion and Proposition, GOD IS, which the Atheist pretends should have been actually imprinted on us, antecedently to all use of our Faculties;
But as to that original Notion and Proposition, GOD IS, which the Atheist pretends should have been actually imprinted on us, antecedently to all use of our Faculties;
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For as the taking away the Freedom of Humane Will, and making us meer Machins under fatal Ties and Impulses, would destroy the very nature of Moral Vertue;
For as the taking away the Freedom of Humane Will, and making us mere Machines under fatal Ties and Impulses, would destroy the very nature of Moral Virtue;
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what did he talk of seeking the Lord, if haply they might feel after him and find him? since if the knowledge of him was in that manner innate and perpetual, there would be no occasion of seeking, nor any hap or hazard in the finding.
what did he talk of seeking the Lord, if haply they might feel After him and find him? since if the knowledge of him was in that manner innate and perpetual, there would be no occasion of seeking, nor any hap or hazard in the finding.
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and is of so frail and brittle a texture, that whereas other arguments are not answered by bare denying without contrary Proof, the meer doubting and disbelieving of this must be granted to be ipso facto the breaking and confuting of it.
and is of so frail and brittle a texture, that whereas other Arguments Are not answered by bore denying without contrary Proof, the mere doubting and disbelieving of this must be granted to be ipso facto the breaking and confuting of it.
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First, 'Tis allowed and acknowledged by all parties, that the Bodies of Men and other Animals are excellently well fitted for Life, and Motion, and Sensation;
First, It's allowed and acknowledged by all parties, that the Bodies of Men and other Animals Are excellently well fitted for Life, and Motion, and Sensation;
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the Lungs are suitable for Respiration, the Stomach for Concoction, the Lacteous Vessels for the Reception of the Chyle, the Heart for the Distribution of the Blood to all the parts of the Body.
the Lungs Are suitable for Respiration, the Stomach for Concoction, the Lacteous Vessels for the Reception of the Chyle, the Heart for the Distribution of the Blood to all the parts of the Body.
together with Marrow, and Fat, and Blood, and other Nutricious Juices; and all those solid Parts of a determinate Size, and Figure, and Texture, and Situation;
together with Marrow, and Fat, and Blood, and other Nutritious Juices; and all those solid Parts of a determinate Size, and Figure, and Texture, and Situation;
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I say, when we consider how innumerable parts must constitute so small a member, as the Finger, we cannot look upon It or the whole Body, wherein appears so much Fitness and Use,
I say, when we Consider how innumerable parts must constitute so small a member, as the Finger, we cannot look upon It or the Whole Body, wherein appears so much Fitness and Use,
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and Subserviency to infinite Functions, any otherwise than as the effect of Contrivance and Skill, and consequently the Workmanship of a most Intelligent and Beneficent Being.
and Subserviency to infinite Functions, any otherwise than as the Effect of Contrivance and Skill, and consequently the Workmanship of a most Intelligent and Beneficent Being.
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and that all succeeding Generations of Men are the Progeny of one primitive Couple. This is a Religious Man's account of the Frame and Origination of himself.
and that all succeeding Generations of Men Are the Progeny of one primitive Couple. This is a Religious Man's account of the Frame and Origination of himself.
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Now the Atheists agree with us, as to the Fitness of Man's Body and its several Parts to their various Operations and Functions (for that is visible and past all contradiction) but they vehemently oppose,
Now the Atheists agree with us, as to the Fitness of Man's Body and its several Parts to their various Operations and Functions (for that is visible and past all contradiction) but they vehemently oppose,
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and I hope to make it appear, that here, as indeed every where, but here certainly, in the great Dramatick Poem of Nature, is, dignus Deo vindice Nodus, a necessity of introducing a God.
and I hope to make it appear, that Here, as indeed every where, but Here Certainly, in the great Dramatic Poem of Nature, is, Dignus God vindice Nodus, a necessity of introducing a God.
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And they may object, That the Body it self, though pretty good in its kind and upon their Hypothesis, nevertheless doth not look like the Workmanship of so great a Master, as is pretended by Us;
And they may Object, That the Body it self, though pretty good in its kind and upon their Hypothesis, nevertheless does not look like the Workmanship of so great a Master, as is pretended by Us;
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If then the Atheist can have no Imagination of more Senses than five, why doth he suppose that a Body is capable of more? If we had double or triple as many, there might still be the same suspicion for a greater number without end;
If then the Atheist can have no Imagination of more Senses than five, why does he suppose that a Body is capable of more? If we had double or triple as many, there might still be the same suspicion for a greater number without end;
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Or if the Eye were so acute, as to rival the finest Microscopes, and to discern the smallest Hair upon the leg of a Gnat, it would be a curse and not a blessing to us;
Or if the Eye were so acute, as to rival the Finest Microscopes, and to discern the Smallest Hair upon the leg of a Gnat, it would be a curse and not a blessing to us;
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And again, God hath furnished us with Invention and Industry, so that by optical Glasses we can more than supply that imaginary defect of our own Eyes,
And again, God hath furnished us with Invention and Industry, so that by optical Glasses we can more than supply that imaginary defect of our own Eyes,
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So likewise if our Sense of Hearing were exalted proportionably to the former, what a miserable condition would Mankind be in? What whisper could be low enough,
So likewise if our Sense of Hearing were exalted proportionably to the former, what a miserable condition would Mankind be in? What whisper could be low enough,
but many would over-hear it? What Affairs, that most require it, could be transacted with secrecy? and whither could we retire from perpetual humming and buzzing? every breath of Wind would incommode and disturb us:
but many would overhear it? What Affairs, that most require it, could be transacted with secrecy? and whither could we retire from perpetual humming and buzzing? every breath of Wind would incommode and disturb us:
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when all the whole Body would have the tenderness of a Wound? In a word, all the Changes and Emendations that the Atheists would make in our Senses, are so far from being Improvements, that they would prove the utter Ruin and Extirpation of Mankind.
when all the Whole Body would have the tenderness of a Wound? In a word, all the Changes and Emendations that the Atheists would make in our Senses, Are so Far from being Improvements, that they would prove the utter Ruin and Extirpation of Mankind.
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For to a man that places all his Happiness in the Indolency and Pleasure of Body, what can be more terrible than Pain or a Fit of Sickness? nothing but Death alone, the most dreadfull thing in the world.
For to a man that places all his Happiness in the Indolency and Pleasure of Body, what can be more terrible than Pain or a Fit of Sickness? nothing but Death alone, the most dreadful thing in the world.
No question if an Atheist had had the making of himself, he would have framed a Constitution that could have kept pace with his insatiable Lust, been invincible by Gluttony and Intemperance,
No question if an Atheist had had the making of himself, he would have framed a Constitution that could have kept pace with his insatiable Lust, been invincible by Gluttony and Intemperance,
Why hast thou made me thus? We adore and magnifie his most holy Name for his undeserved Mercy towards us, that he made us the Chief of the visible Creation;
Why hast thou made me thus? We adore and magnify his most holy Name for his undeserved Mercy towards us, that he made us the Chief of the visible Creation;
Whereas now he receives a Fit of Sickness, as the NONLATINALPHABET, the kind Chastisement and Discipline of his Heavenly Father, to wean his Affections from the World, where he is but as on a Journey;
Whereas now he receives a Fit of Sickness, as the, the kind Chastisement and Discipline of his Heavenly Father, to wean his Affections from the World, where he is but as on a Journey;
who notwithstanding out of the Riches of his Compassion hath provided for us store of excellent Medicines, to alleviate in a great measure those very Evils which we bring upon our selves.
who notwithstanding out of the Riches of his Compassion hath provided for us store of excellent Medicines, to alleviate in a great measure those very Evils which we bring upon our selves.
that we give him thanks for contracting the Days of our Trial, and receiving us more maturely into those Everlasting Habitations above, that he hath prepared for us.
that we give him thanks for contracting the Days of our Trial, and receiving us more maturely into those Everlasting Habitations above, that he hath prepared for us.
And now that I have answer'd all the Atheist's Exceptions against Our account of the Production of Mankind, I come in the next place to examine all the Reasons and Explications they can give of their own.
And now that I have answered all the Atheist's Exceptions against Our account of the Production of Mankind, I come in the next place to examine all the Reasons and Explications they can give of their own.
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The Atheists upon this occasion are divided into Sects, and (which is the mark and character of Error) are at variance and repugnancy with each other and with themselves.
The Atheists upon this occasion Are divided into Sects, and (which is the mark and character of Error) Are At variance and repugnancy with each other and with themselves.
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Some of them will have Mankind to have been thus from all Eternity. But the rest do not approve of infinite Successions, but are positive for a Beginning;
some of them will have Mankind to have been thus from all Eternity. But the rest do not approve of infinite Successions, but Are positive for a Beginning;
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I will refute them every one in the same order that I have named them: the two former in the present Discourse, reserving the others for another occasion.
I will refute them every one in the same order that I have nam them: the two former in the present Discourse, reserving the Others for Another occasion.
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I. And First, the Opinion of those Atheists that will have Mankind and other Animals to have subsisted eternally in infinite Generations already past, will be found to be flat Non-sence and Contradiction to it self,
I. And First, the Opinion of those Atheists that will have Mankind and other Animals to have subsisted eternally in infinite Generations already past, will be found to be flat Nonsense and Contradiction to it self,
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For as his Nature is perfect and immutable without the least shadow of change; so his Eternal Duration is permanent and indivisible, not measurable by Time and Motion,
For as his Nature is perfect and immutable without the least shadow of change; so his Eternal Duration is permanent and indivisible, not measurable by Time and Motion,
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and Famine, and Pestilence, and Floods, and Conflagrations, and the Religious Profession of Celibacy, and other Causes, may at certain periods of time have interrupted and retarded it.
and Famine, and Pestilence, and Floods, and Conflagrations, and the Religious Profession of Celibacy, and other Causes, may At certain periods of time have interrupted and retarded it.
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This is manifest from the History of the Jewish Nation, from the account of the Roman Census, and Registers of our own Country, where the proportion of Births to Burials is found upon observation to be yearly as Fifty to Forty.
This is manifest from the History of the Jewish nation, from the account of the Roman Census, and Registers of our own Country, where the proportion of Births to Burials is found upon observation to be yearly as Fifty to Forty.
For though an Atheist should contend, that there were ten thousand million couple of Mankind now in being, (that we may allow him multitude enough) 'tis but going back so many Ages,
For though an Atheist should contend, that there were ten thousand million couple of Mankind now in being, (that we may allow him multitude enough) it's but going back so many Ages,
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whereas if infinite Ages of Mankind had already preceded, there could nothing have been left to be invented or improved by the successfull industry and curiosity of our own.
whereas if infinite Ages of Mankind had already preceded, there could nothing have been left to be invented or improved by the successful industry and curiosity of our own.
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yet at certain great periods there may be universal Deluges, which may not wholly extinguish Mankind (for, they'll say, there is not Water enough in Nature for that) but may cover the Earth to such a Height, that none but a few Mountainers may escape, enough to continue Humane Race; and yet being illiterate.
yet At certain great periods there may be universal Deluges, which may not wholly extinguish Mankind (for, They'll say, there is not Water enough in Nature for that) but may cover the Earth to such a Height, that none but a few Mountainers may escape, enough to continue Humane Raze; and yet being illiterate.
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and then all the Matter of the Universe must be humane Body; and many other absurdities will follow, absurdities as infinite, as the Generations he talks of.
and then all the Matter of the Universe must be humane Body; and many other absurdities will follow, absurdities as infinite, as the Generations he talks of.
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What is there here, that can naturally effect an Universal Deluge? If you would drown one Country or Continent with Rains and Inundations, you must borrow your Vapour and Water from some other part of the Globe.
What is there Here, that can naturally Effect an Universal Deluge? If you would drown one Country or Continent with Rains and Inundations, you must borrow your Vapour and Water from Some other part of the Globe.
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If the Atmosphere it self was reduced into Water, (as some think it possible) it would not make an Orb above 32 foot deep, which would soon be swallowed up by the cavity of the Sea,
If the Atmosphere it self was reduced into Water, (as Some think it possible) it would not make an Orb above 32 foot deep, which would soon be swallowed up by the cavity of the Sea,
and compress it into near the thousandth part of the room that it now takes up? We, that acknowledge a God Almighty, can give an account of one Deluge, by saying it was miraculous;
and compress it into near the thousandth part of the room that it now Takes up? We, that acknowledge a God Almighty, can give an account of one Deluge, by saying it was miraculous;
For let them assign any imaginable period for its falling, how could it have held out till then (according to the supposition) the unmeasurable duration of infinite Ages before? And again, such a Crust could fall but once;
For let them assign any imaginable Period for its falling, how could it have held out till then (according to the supposition) the unmeasurable duration of infinite Ages before? And again, such a Crust could fallen but once;
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for what Architect can an Atheist suppose, to rebuild a new Arch out of the ruins of the other? But I have shewn before that this Atheist hath need of infinite Deluges to effect his design;
for what Architect can an Atheist suppose, to rebuild a new Arch out of the ruins of the other? But I have shown before that this Atheist hath need of infinite Deluges to Effect his Design;
II. If you ask one of this Party, what Evidence he is able to produce for the truth of his Art, he may perhaps offer some Physical Reasons for a general influence of the Stars upon terrestrial bodies:
II If you ask one of this Party, what Evidence he is able to produce for the truth of his Art, he may perhaps offer Some Physical Reasons for a general influence of the Stars upon terrestrial bodies:
but as Astrology is consider'd to be a System of Rules and Propositions, he will not pretend to give any reason of it à priori; but resolves all that into Tradition from the Chaldeans and Aegyptians, who first learnt it by long observation,
but as Astrology is considered to be a System of Rules and Propositions, he will not pretend to give any reason of it à priori; but resolves all that into Tradition from the Chaldeans and egyptians, who First learned it by long observation,
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This is all that can be said for Astrology as an Art. So that the whole Credibility of this Planetary production of Mankind must depend upon Observation.
This is all that can be said for Astrology as an Art. So that the Whole Credibility of this Planetary production of Mankind must depend upon Observation.
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But are they able to shew among all the Remains of the Chaldaick Observations for Four hundred and seventy thousand years (as they pretended) any Tradition of such a Production? So far from that, that the Chaldeans believed the world and mankind to have been from everlasting, which opinion I have refuted before.
But Are they able to show among all the Remains of the Chaldaic Observations for Four hundred and seventy thousand Years (as they pretended) any Tradition of such a Production? So Far from that, that the Chaldeans believed the world and mankind to have been from everlasting, which opinion I have refuted before.
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Neither can the Aegyptian Wizards with their long Catalogue of Dynasties, and Observations for innumerable Years, supply the Atheists with one instance of such a Creation.
Neither can the Egyptian Wizards with their long Catalogue of Dynasties, and Observations for innumerable years, supply the Atheists with one instance of such a Creation.
Where are the fragments of Petosiris and Necepso, that may countenance this Assertion? I believe if they had had any example of men born out of the Soil, they would rather have ascribed it to the fruitfull Mud of the Nile (as they did the breeding of Frogs,
Where Are the fragments of Petosiris and Necepso, that may countenance this Assertion? I believe if they had had any Exampl of men born out of the Soil, they would rather have ascribed it to the fruitful Mud of the Nile (as they did the breeding of Frogs,
But with the leave of these Fortune-tellers, did the Stars do this feat once only, which gave beginning to Humane Race? or have they frequently done so,
But with the leave of these Fortune-tellers, did the Stars do this feat once only, which gave beginning to Humane Raze? or have they frequently done so,
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and fell to drawing Schemes of their own Horoscopes, in the same Dust they sprung out of? For my part I can have no great veneration for Chaldaick Antiquity;
and fell to drawing Schemes of their own Horoscopes, in the same Dust they sprung out of? For my part I can have no great veneration for Chaldaic Antiquity;
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and received her Light from the Sun. But suppose their Observations had been never so accurate, it could add no Authority to modern Astrology, which is borrowed from the Greeks. 'Tis well known that Berosus, or his Scholars new modelled and adapted the Babylonian Doctrines to the Graecian Mythology.
and received her Light from the Sun. But suppose their Observations had been never so accurate, it could add no authority to modern Astrology, which is borrowed from the Greeks. It's well known that Berosus, or his Scholars new modeled and adapted the Babylonian Doctrines to the Grecian Mythology.
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The supposed Influences of Aries and Taurus for example, have a manifest relation to the Graecian Stories of the Ram that carried Phrixus, and the Bull that carried Europa. Now which of these is the Copy,
The supposed Influences of Aries and Taurus for Exampl, have a manifest Relation to the Grecian Stories of the Ram that carried Phrixus, and the Bull that carried Europa. Now which of these is the Copy,
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and which the Original? Were the Fables taken from the Influences, or the Influences from the Fables? the Poetical Fables more ancient than all Records of History;
and which the Original? Were the Fables taken from the Influences, or the Influences from the Fables? the Poetical Fables more ancient than all Records of History;
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or the Astrological Influences, that were not known to the Greeks till after Alexander the Great? But without question those Fabulous Tales had been many a time told and sung to lull Children asleep,
or the Astrological Influences, that were not known to the Greeks till After Alexander the Great? But without question those Fabulous Tales had been many a time told and sung to lull Children asleep,
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and Watry and Earthly Signs all placed at such regular distances? Were the Virtues of the Stars disposed in that order and rank, on purpose only to make a pretty Diagram upon Paper? But the Atheistical Astrologer is doubly pressed with this absurdity.
and Watery and Earthly Signs all placed At such regular distances? Were the Virtues of the Stars disposed in that order and rank, on purpose only to make a pretty Diagram upon Paper? But the Atheistical Astrologer is doubly pressed with this absurdity.
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For if there was no Counsel at the making of the world, how came the Asterisms of the same nature and energies to be so harmoniously placed at regular intervals? And how could all the Stars of one Asterism agree and conspire together to constitute an Universal? Why does not every single Star shed a separate influence;
For if there was no Counsel At the making of the world, how Come the Asterisms of the same nature and energies to be so harmoniously placed At regular intervals? And how could all the Stars of one Asterism agree and conspire together to constitute an Universal? Why does not every single Star shed a separate influence;
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and have Aspects with other Stars of their own Constellation? But what need there many words? As if the late Discoveries of the Celestial Bodies had not plainly detected the imposture of Astrology? The Planet Saturn is found to have a great Ring that encircles him,
and have Aspects with other Stars of their own Constellation? But what need there many words? As if the late Discoveries of the Celestial Bodies had not plainly detected the imposture of Astrology? The Planet Saturn is found to have a great Ring that encircles him,
Now the whole Tribe of Astrologers, that never dream'd of these Planets, have always declared, that when Iupiter and Saturn come about again to any given Point, they exert (consider'd singly by themselves) the same Influence as before.
Now the Whole Tribe of Astrologers, that never dreamed of these Planets, have always declared, that when Iupiter and Saturn come about again to any given Point, they exert (considered singly by themselves) the same Influence as before.
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the Planets about them, that must make up an united Influence with them, have a different situation in respect of us and each other, from what they had the time before:
the Planets about them, that must make up an united Influence with them, have a different situation in respect of us and each other, from what they had the time before:
For if the Earth be not the Centre of the Planetary Motions, what must become then of the present Astrology, which is wholly adapted to that vulgar Hypothesis? And yet nevertheless,
For if the Earth be not the Centre of the Planetary Motions, what must become then of the present Astrology, which is wholly adapted to that Vulgar Hypothesis? And yet nevertheless,
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And indeed as to their Predictions, I think our Astrologers may assume to themselves that infallible Oracle of Tiresias, O Laertiade, quicquid dico, aut erit, aut non.
And indeed as to their Predictions, I think our Astrologers may assume to themselves that infallible Oracle of Tiresias, Oh Laertiade, quicquid dico, Or erit, Or non.
and the pecking of Chickings? Nay, the old Augurs and Soothsayers had better reason to profess the Art of Divining, than the modern Astrological Atheist:
and the pecking of Chickens? Nay, the old Augurs and Soothsayers had better reason to profess the Art of Divining, than the modern Astrological Atheist:
and therefore had some Reason to suspect, that they might govern Humane Affairs. The Influence of the Stars was in their apprehensions no less than Divine Power.
and Therefore had Some Reason to suspect, that they might govern Humane Affairs. The Influence of the Stars was in their apprehensions no less than Divine Power.
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though they were too much addicted to this nugatory Art. When Occult Quality, and Sympathy and Antipathy were admitted for satisfactory Explications of things,
though they were too much addicted to this nugatory Art. When Occult Quality, and sympathy and Antipathy were admitted for satisfactory Explications of things,
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he must be very ridiculous himself, that doth not deride and explode the antiquated Folly. But we may see the miserable Shifts that some men are put to;
he must be very ridiculous himself, that does not deride and explode the antiquated Folly. But we may see the miserable Shifts that Some men Are put to;
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when that which was first founded upon, and afterward supported by Idolatry, is now become the tottering Sanctuary of Atheism. If the Stars be no Deities, Astrology is groundless:
when that which was First founded upon, and afterwards supported by Idolatry, is now become the tottering Sanctuary of Atheism. If the Stars be no Deities, Astrology is groundless:
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and by submitting Humane Actions and Inclinations to the Influence of the Stars, they destroy the very Essence of Moral Virtue and the Efficacy of Divine Grace:
and by submitting Humane Actions and Inclinations to the Influence of the Stars, they destroy the very Essence of Moral Virtue and the Efficacy of Divine Grace:
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IN the former part of this Enquiry I have examin'd and refuted two Atheistical Notions opposed to the great Doctrine of the Text, That we owe our Living and Being to the power of God:
IN the former part of this Enquiry I have examined and refuted two Atheistical Notions opposed to the great Doctrine of the Text, That we owe our Living and Being to the power of God:
The one of the Aristotelian Atheists, who, to avoid the difficulties of the first production of Mankind, without the intervention of Almighty Wisdom and Power, will have the Race to have thus continued without beginning, by an eternal succession of infinite past Generations;
The one of the Aristotelian Atheists, who, to avoid the difficulties of the First production of Mankind, without the intervention of Almighty Wisdom and Power, will have the Raze to have thus continued without beginning, by an Eternal succession of infinite past Generations;
The other of the Astrological undertakers, that would raise Men like Vegetables out of some fat and slimy soil well digested by the kindly heat of the Sun,
The other of the Astrological undertakers, that would raise Men like Vegetables out of Some fat and slimy soil well digested by the kindly heat of the Sun,
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a Pretence as groundless and silly, as the dreaming Oneirocriticks of Artemidorus and Astrampsychus, or the modern Chiromancy and Divinations of Gypsies.
a Pretence as groundless and silly, as the dreaming Oneirocritics of Artemidorus and Astrampsychus, or the modern Chiromancy and Divinations of Gypsies.
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except that which proceeds from their Gravity and Heat, and Light, do either produce Mankind mechanically and necessarily from certain connexions of Natural Causes;
except that which proceeds from their Gravity and Heat, and Light, do either produce Mankind mechanically and necessarily from certain connexions of Natural Causes;
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or more dully and supinely, though altogether as reasonably, resolve the whole Business into the unaccountable shuffles and tumults of Matter, which they call Chance and Accident.
or more dully and supinely, though altogether as reasonably, resolve the Whole Business into the unaccountable shuffles and tumults of Matter, which they call Chance and Accident.
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The Mechanical or Corpuscular Philosophy, though peradventure the oldest, as well as the best in the world, had lain buried for many Ages in contempt and oblivion;
The Mechanical or Corpuscular Philosophy, though Peradventure the oldest, as well as the best in the world, had lain buried for many Ages in contempt and oblivion;
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But it principally owes its re-establishment and lustre, to Mr. Boyle that Honourable Person of ever Blessed Memory, who hath not only shewn its usefulness in Physiology above the vulgar Doctrines of Real Qualities and Substantial Forms;
But it principally owes its re-establishment and lustre, to Mr. Boyle that Honourable Person of ever Blessed Memory, who hath not only shown its usefulness in Physiology above the Vulgar Doctrines of Real Qualities and Substantial Forms;
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For if we consider the Phaenomena of the Material World with a due and serious attention, we shall plainly perceive, that its present frame and constitution and the established Laws of Nature are constituted and preserved by Gravitation alone.
For if we Consider the Phaenomena of the Material World with a due and serious attention, we shall plainly perceive, that its present frame and constitution and the established Laws of Nature Are constituted and preserved by Gravitation alone.
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That is the powerfull cement, which holds together this magnificent structure of the world; Which stretcheth the North over the empty space, and hangeth the Earth upon Nothing;
That is the powerful cement, which holds together this magnificent structure of the world; Which Stretcheth the North over the empty Molle, and hangs the Earth upon Nothing;
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Without Gravity, the whole Universe, if we suppose an undetermin'd power of Motion infused into Matter, would have been a confused-Chaos, without beauty or order,
Without Gravity, the Whole Universe, if we suppose an undetermined power of Motion infused into Matter, would have been a confused-Chaos, without beauty or order,
For if no Compound Body in the visible world can subsist and continue without Gravity, and if Gravity do immediately flow from a Divine Power and Energy;
For if not Compound Body in the visible world can subsist and continue without Gravity, and if Gravity do immediately flow from a Divine Power and Energy;
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It should lie upon him to make out, how matter by undirected Motion could at first necessarily fall, without ever Erring or Miscarrying, into such a curious formation of Humane Bodies;
It should lie upon him to make out, how matter by undirected Motion could At First necessarily fallen, without ever Erring or Miscarrying, into such a curious formation of Humane Bodies;
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and yet the species of Mankind, that now consists of and is nourished by Matter so altered, should continue to be the same as it was from the beginning.
and yet the species of Mankind, that now consists of and is nourished by Matter so altered, should continue to be the same as it was from the beginning.
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and attracted thence a kind of Milk for the nourishment of the inclosed Foetus; which at the time of maturity broke through those Membranes, and shifted for themselves.
and attracted thence a kind of Milk for the nourishment of the enclosed Foetus; which At the time of maturity broke through those Membranes, and shifted for themselves.
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But to shew him how much we endeavour to satisfie and oblige him, I will venture once for his sake to incurr the censure of some persons for being elaborately trifling.
But to show him how much we endeavour to satisfy and oblige him, I will venture once for his sake to incur the censure of Some Persons for being elaborately trifling.
All Matter is either Fluid or Solid, in a large acceptation of the words, that they may comprehend even all the middle degrees between extreme Fixedness and Coherency,
All Matter is either Fluid or Solid, in a large acceptation of the words, that they may comprehend even all the middle Degrees between extreme Fixedness and Coherency,
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So that the first Humane Body, without Parents and without Creator, if such an one ever was, must have naturally been produced in and constituted by a Fluid.
So that the First Humane Body, without Parents and without Creator, if such an one ever was, must have naturally been produced in and constituted by a Fluid.
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having part of it self extant, and part immersed to such a determinate depth, as that so much of the Fluid as is equal in Bulk to the immersed part, be equal in Gravity to the whole.
having part of it self extant, and part immersed to such a determinate depth, as that so much of the Fluid as is equal in Bulk to the immersed part, be equal in Gravity to the Whole.
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And consequently if several portions of one and the same Fluid have a different specifick gravity, the heavier will always (in a free vessel) be gradually the lower;
And consequently if several portions of one and the same Fluid have a different specific gravity, the Heavier will always (in a free vessel) be gradually the lower;
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For I am unwilling to affront this Atheist so much, as to suppose him to believe, that the first organical Body might possibly be effected in some Fluid portion of Matter,
For I am unwilling to affront this Atheist so much, as to suppose him to believe, that the First organical Body might possibly be effected in Some Fluid portion of Matter,
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To be sure he will rather have the primitive Man to be produced by a long process in a kind of digesting Balneum, where all the heavier Lees may have time to subside,
To be sure he will rather have the primitive Man to be produced by a long process in a kind of digesting Balneum, where all the Heavier Lees may have time to subside,
and a due Aequilibrium be maintain'd, not disturb'd by any such rude and violent shocks, that would ruffle and break all the little Stamina of the Embryon, if it were a making before.
and a due Aequilibrium be maintained, not disturbed by any such rude and violent shocks, that would ruffle and break all the little Stamina of the Embryon, if it were a making before.
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Secondly, Because this Atheist goes mechanically to work, he will not offer to affirm, That all the parts of the Embryon could according to his explication be formed at a time.
Secondly, Because this Atheist Goes mechanically to work, he will not offer to affirm, That all the parts of the Embryon could according to his explication be formed At a time.
Some few Particles must first be united together, and so by apposition and mutual connexion still more and more by degrees, till the whole System be completed:
some few Particles must First be united together, and so by apposition and mutual connexion still more and more by Degrees, till the Whole System be completed:
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Now to confute these Pretences, First, There is that visible Harmony and Symmetry in a Humane Body, such a mutual communication of every vessel and member of it, as gives an internal evidence;
Now to confute these Pretences, First, There is that visible Harmony and Symmetry in a Humane Body, such a mutual communication of every vessel and member of it, as gives an internal evidence;
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But Secondly, if they affirm, That mere Matter by its mechanical Affections, without any design or direction, could form the Body by steps and degrees;
But Secondly, if they affirm, That mere Matter by its mechanical Affections, without any Design or direction, could from the Body by steps and Degrees;
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Must the Heart then have been formed and constituted, before the Blood was in being? But here again, the Substance of the Heart it self is most certainly made and nourished by the Blood, which is conveyed to it by the Coronary Arteries.
Must the Heart then have been formed and constituted, before the Blood was in being? But Here again, the Substance of the Heart it self is most Certainly made and nourished by the Blood, which is conveyed to it by the Coronary Arteries.
for there a like Ferment makes notable Tumours and Ventricles; besides sundry long and small Chanels, which may pass tolerably well for Arteries and Veins.
for there a like Ferment makes notable Tumours and Ventricles; beside sundry long and small Channels, which may pass tolerably well for Arteries and veins.
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as other Ferment must be allowed to have done at the Mouth and the Nostrils? There was as yet no membranous Skin formed, that might stop and repell it.
as other Ferment must be allowed to have done At the Mouth and the Nostrils? There was as yet no membranous Skin formed, that might stop and repel it.
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what mechanical cause then shall we assign for the Veins? for this Ferment is there supposed to have proceeded from the small capillary extremities of them to the Great Vein and the Heart;
what mechanical cause then shall we assign for the veins? for this Ferment is there supposed to have proceeded from the small capillary extremities of them to the Great Vein and the Heart;
And why did that Ferment, that at first dispersed it self from the Great Artery into infinite little ramifications, take a quite contrary method in the making of the Veins, where innumerable little Rivulets have their confluence into the Great Vein, the common chanel of the Blood? Are such opposite motions both equally mechanical,
And why did that Ferment, that At First dispersed it self from the Great Artery into infinite little ramifications, take a quite contrary method in the making of the veins, where innumerable little Rivulets have their confluence into the Great Vein, the Common channel of the Blood? are such opposite motions both equally mechanical,
And moreover this Bubble (if that could make a Heart) by reason of its comparative Levity to the Fluid that incloses it, would necessarily ascend to the top;
And moreover this Bubble (if that could make a Heart) by reason of its comparative Levity to the Fluid that incloses it, would necessarily ascend to the top;
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But if the Fluid be supposed to consist of Heterogeneous Particles, then we cannot conceive how those dissimilar parts should have a like situation in two several Fluids, when the Ferment begins.
But if the Fluid be supposed to consist of Heterogeneous Particles, then we cannot conceive how those dissimilar parts should have a like situation in two several Fluids, when the Ferment begins.
And again, What is that which determines the Growth of all living Creatures? What principles of Mechanism are sufficient to explain it? Why do not all Animals continually increase in bigness during the whole space of their Lives,
And again, What is that which determines the Growth of all living Creatures? What principles of Mechanism Are sufficient to explain it? Why do not all Animals continually increase in bigness during the Whole Molle of their Lives,
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as it is reported of the Crocodile? What sets a bound to their stature and dimensions? Or if we suppose a Bound and Ne plus ultra to be mechanically fixed:
as it is reported of the Crocodile? What sets a bound to their stature and dimensions? Or if we suppose a Bound and Ne plus ultra to be mechanically fixed:
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but then why so great a variety in the Bulk of the several Kinds? why also such Constancy observed in that manifold Variety? For as some of the largest Trees have Seeds no bigger or even less than some diminutive Plants,
but then why so great a variety in the Bulk of the several Kinds? why also such Constancy observed in that manifold Variety? For as Some of the Largest Trees have Seeds no bigger or even less than Some diminutive Plants,
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while another is confined to the minuteness of an Insect? Is not this manifestly a Divine Sanction, that hath fixed and determin'd the Shape, the Stature, the Appetites,
while Another is confined to the minuteness of an Insect? Is not this manifestly a Divine Sanction, that hath fixed and determined the Shape, the Stature, the Appetites,
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when the Fibres of all other Muscles are made by a transverse rectilinear Motion? What could determine the Fluid Matter into that odd and singular Figure,
when the Fibres of all other Muscles Are made by a transverse rectilinear Motion? What could determine the Fluid Matter into that odd and singular Figure,
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when as yet no other Member is supposed to be form'd, that might direct the Course of that Fluid Matter? Let Mechanism here make an Experiment of its Power,
when as yet no other Member is supposed to be formed, that might Direct the Course of that Fluid Matter? Let Mechanism Here make an Experiment of its Power,
But as the Atheist, when he is put to it to explain, How any Motion of dead Matter can beget Thought and Perception, will endeavour to defend his baffled Impiety with the instance of Brutes, which he calls Thinking Machines:
But as the Atheist, when he is put to it to explain, How any Motion of dead Matter can beget Thought and Perception, will endeavour to defend his baffled Impiety with the instance of Brutus's, which he calls Thinking Machines:
and yet they are the easie and obvious Products of unintelligent Nature, that spontaneously and mechanically form them out of putrefied Carcasses and the warm moisture of the Soil:
and yet they Are the easy and obvious Products of unintelligent Nature, that spontaneously and mechanically from them out of putrefied Carcases and the warm moisture of the Soil:
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and that if Mother Earth in this her barrenness and decrepitness of Age can procreate such swarms of curious Engins, which not only themselves enjoy their portion of Life,
and that if Mother Earth in this her Barrenness and decrepitness of Age can procreate such swarms of curious Engines, which not only themselves enjoy their portion of Life,
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might she not in the flower of her Youth, while she was succulent and fertil, have produced Horses and Elephants and even Mankind it self, the largest and perfectest Animals,
might she not in the flower of her Youth, while she was succulent and fertile, have produced Horses and Elephants and even Mankind it self, the Largest and perfectest Animals,
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as easily as in this parched and steril condition she can make a Frog or an Insect? Thus he thinks, he hath made out from Example and Analogy, that at the Beginning of things every Species of Animals might spring mechanically out of the Soil without an Intelligent Creator.
as Easily as in this parched and sterile condition she can make a Frog or an Insect? Thus he thinks, he hath made out from Exampl and Analogy, that At the Beginning of things every Species of Animals might spring mechanically out of the Soil without an Intelligent Creator.
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if ever it did so? So that if that supposition be evinc'd to be erroneous and groundless, all the Arguments that they build upon it, will be subverted at once.
if ever it did so? So that if that supposition be evinced to be erroneous and groundless, all the Arguments that they built upon it, will be subverted At once.
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Now what more easily refuted, than that old vulgar Assertion of an universal Drought and Exsiccation of the Earth? As if the Sun could evaporate the least drop of its Moisture,
Now what more Easily refuted, than that old Vulgar Assertion of an universal Drought and Exsiccation of the Earth? As if the Sun could evaporate the least drop of its Moisture,
so that it should never descend again, but be attracted and elevated quite out of the Atmosphere? 'Tis now a matter agreed and allowed by all competent Judges, that every Particle of Matter is endowed with a Principle of Gravity, whereby it would descend to the Centre,
so that it should never descend again, but be attracted and elevated quite out of the Atmosphere? It's now a matter agreed and allowed by all competent Judges, that every Particle of Matter is endowed with a Principle of Gravity, whereby it would descend to the Centre,
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for there's either Nothing or nothing heavier above it to protrude it any higher, neither can it spontaneously mount any more against the tendency of its nature.
for there's either Nothing or nothing Heavier above it to protrude it any higher, neither can it spontaneously mount any more against the tendency of its nature.
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and that by this computation (even making allowance for its gradually larger Expansion, the higher we go,) the very top of any Pillar of Air is not One hundred Miles distant from the Surface of the Earth.
and that by this computation (even making allowance for its gradually larger Expansion, the higher we go,) the very top of any Pillar of Air is not One hundred Miles distant from the Surface of the Earth.
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and therefore the Continents will be the less drain'd, and will gradually increase in Humidity from the first period of their Duration to the final Consummation of all things:
and Therefore the Continents will be the less drained, and will gradually increase in Humidity from the First Period of their Duration to the final Consummation of all things:
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But let us allow their supposition, That the Total of the dry Land may have been robbed of some of its Moisture which it had at its first Constitution:
But let us allow their supposition, That the Total of the dry Land may have been robbed of Some of its Moisture which it had At its First Constitution:
as they have formerly done? And are not the Countries so overflown still situate between the Tropicks under the direct and most vigorous Rays of the Sun, the very place where these Mechanical Atheists lay the Scene of that great Transaction? So that if Mankind had ever sprung naturally out of the Soil, the Experiment would succeed now every year in Aethiopia and Siam; where are all the requisite qualifications that ever have been, for such a production.
as they have formerly done? And Are not the Countries so overflown still situate between the Tropics under the Direct and most vigorous Rays of the Sun, the very place where these Mechanical Atheists lay the Scene of that great Transaction? So that if Mankind had ever sprung naturally out of the Soil, the Experiment would succeed now every year in Ethiopia and Siam; where Are all the requisite qualifications that ever have been, for such a production.
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And again, if there hath been such a gradual diminution of the Generative Faculty of the Earth, that it hath dwindled from nobler Animals to puny Mice and Insects;
And again, if there hath been such a gradual diminution of the Generative Faculty of the Earth, that it hath dwindled from Nobler Animals to puny Mice and Insects;
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why was there not the like decay in the production of Vegetables? We should have lost by this time the whole Species of Oaks and Cedars and the other tall and lofty Sons of the Forest,
why was there not the like decay in the production of Vegetables? We should have lost by this time the Whole Species of Oaks and Cedars and the other tall and lofty Sons of the Forest,
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yet surely in such a supposed universal decay of Nature, even Mankind it self that is now nourished (though not produced) by the Earth, must have degenerated in Stature and Strength in every Generation.
yet surely in such a supposed universal decay of Nature, even Mankind it self that is now nourished (though not produced) by the Earth, must have degenerated in Stature and Strength in every Generation.
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And yet we have certain demonstration from the Aegyptian Mummies, and Roman Urns and Rings and Measures and Aedifices and many other Antiquities, that Humane Stature is not diminished at all for the last Two Thousand years.
And yet we have certain demonstration from the Egyptian Mummies, and Roman Urns and Rings and Measures and Aedifices and many other Antiquities, that Humane Stature is not diminished At all for the last Two Thousand Years.
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I conclude therefore, That although we should allow the spontaneous production of Insects; yet no Argument can be deduced from thence for a like Origination of Mankind.
I conclude Therefore, That although we should allow the spontaneous production of Insects; yet no Argument can be deduced from thence for a like Origination of Mankind.
But, Secondly, we affirm, That no Insect or Animal did ever proceed aequivocally from Putrefaction, unless in miraculous Cases, as in Aegypt by the Divine Judgments;
But, Secondly, we affirm, That no Insect or Animal did ever proceed equivocally from Putrefaction, unless in miraculous Cases, as in Egypt by the Divine Judgments;
For if all Animals be propagated by Generation from Parents of their own Species, and there be no instance in Nature of even a Gnat or a Mite either now or in former Ages spontaneously produced:
For if all Animals be propagated by Generation from Parents of their own Species, and there be no instance in Nature of even a Gnat or a Mite either now or in former Ages spontaneously produced:
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that we may not repeat the Reasons which we have offer'd before against the first Mechanical Formation of Humane Bodies, which are equally valid against the spontaneous Origin of the minutest Insects;
that we may not repeat the Reasons which we have offered before against the First Mechanical Formation of Humane Bodies, which Are equally valid against the spontaneous Origin of the minutest Insects;
That sagacious and learned Naturalist Francisco Redi made innumerable trials with the putrid Flesh of all sorts of Beasts and Fowls and Fishes and Serpents, with corrupted Cheese and Herbs and Fruits and even Insects themselves:
That sagacious and learned Naturalist Francisco Redi made innumerable trials with the putrid Flesh of all sorts of Beasts and Fowls and Fish and Serpents, with corrupted Cheese and Herbs and Fruits and even Insects themselves:
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and he constantly found, that all those Kinds of Putrefaction did only afford a Nest and Aliment for the Eggs and Young of those Insects that he admitted to come there;
and he constantly found, that all those Kinds of Putrefaction did only afford a Nest and Aliment for the Eggs and Young of those Insects that he admitted to come there;
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no living thing was ever produced there, though he exposed them to the action of the Sun, in the warm Climate of Florence, and in the kindest season of the year.
no living thing was ever produced there, though he exposed them to the actium of the Sun, in the warm Climate of Florence, and in the Kindest season of the year.
And when the Vessels were open, and the Insects had free access to the Aliment within them, he diligently observed, that no other Species were produced,
And when the Vessels were open, and the Insects had free access to the Aliment within them, he diligently observed, that no other Species were produced,
And was not that a surprizing Transformation indeed, if according to the vulgar opinion those dead and corrupted Spiders spontaneously changed into Flies? And thus far we are obliged to the diligence of Redi: from whence we may conclude, That no dead Flesh nor Herbs nor other putrefied Bodies,
And was not that a surprising Transformation indeed, if according to the Vulgar opinion those dead and corrupted Spiders spontaneously changed into Flies? And thus Far we Are obliged to the diligence of Redi: from whence we may conclude, That no dead Flesh nor Herbs nor other putrefied Bodies,
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For surely 'tis beyond even an Atheist's Credulity and Impudence, to affirm that the first Men might proceed out of the Galls and Tumors of Leaves of Trees,
For surely it's beyond even an Atheist's Credulity and Impudence, to affirm that the First Men might proceed out of the Galls and Tumors of Leaves of Trees,
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And as to the Worms that are bred in the Intestines and other inward parts of Living Creatures, their production is not material to our present enquiry, till some Atheist do affirm, that his own Ancestors had such an Original.
And as to the Worms that Are bred in the Intestines and other inward parts of Living Creatures, their production is not material to our present enquiry, till Some Atheist do affirm, that his own Ancestors had such an Original.
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but even here also they are defeated by the happy curiosity of Malpighi and others, who observed and discovered, That each of those Tumours and Excrescences of Plants, out of which generally issues a Fly or a Worm, are at first made by such Insects, which wound the tender buds with a long hollow Trunk,
but even Here also they Are defeated by the happy curiosity of Malpighi and Others, who observed and discovered, That each of those Tumours and Excrescences of Plants, out of which generally issues a Fly or a Worm, Are At First made by such Insects, which wound the tender buds with a long hollow Trunk,
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Neither need we recurr to an aequivocal production of Vermin in the Phthiriasis and in Herod 's Disease, who was NONLATINALPHABET, eaten of worms, or maggots.
Neither need we recur to an equivocal production of Vermin in the Phthiriasis and in Herod is Disease, who was, eaten of worms, or maggots.
and it hath been observed by the most accurate Lewenhoeck, that Lice and Flies, which have a most wonderfull instinct and acuteness of sense to find out convenient places for the hatching and nourishment of their young, do mightily endeavour to lay their Eggs upon Sores;
and it hath been observed by the most accurate Leeuwenhoek, that Lice and Flies, which have a most wonderful instinct and acuteness of sense to find out convenient places for the hatching and nourishment of their young, do mightily endeavour to lay their Eggs upon Sores;
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And if any one shall rigidly urge from that passage the literal expression of breeding; he must allow Moses to speak in the language of the Vulgar in common affairs of life.
And if any one shall rigidly urge from that passage the literal expression of breeding; he must allow Moses to speak in the language of the vulgar in Common affairs of life.
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And by this time we may understand, what credit and authority those old Stories ought to have about monstrous productions in Aegypt after the inundation of the Nile, of Mice and Frogs and Serpents, half flesh and half mud;
And by this time we may understand, what credit and Authority those old Stories ought to have about monstrous productions in Egypt After the inundation of the Nile, of Mice and Frogs and Serpents, half Flesh and half mud;
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the whole course of whose generation and periodical changes hath been curiously observed and described by the ingenious Lewenhoek. And moreover, that we may deprive the Atheist of all hopes and pretensions of Argument from this baffled opinion of aequivocal Insects, we will acquaint him from the most accurate observations of Swammerdam, That even the supposed change of Worms into Flies is no real transmutation;
the Whole course of whose generation and Periodical changes hath been curiously observed and described by the ingenious Lewenhoek. And moreover, that we may deprive the Atheist of all hope's and pretensions of Argument from this baffled opinion of equivocal Insects, we will acquaint him from the most accurate observations of Swammerdam, That even the supposed change of Worms into Flies is no real transmutation;
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which Seeds by the help of Microscopes are all found to be real and perfect Plants, with Leaves and Trunk curiously folded up and enclosed in the Cortex: nay one single grain of Wheat or Barly or Rye, shall contain four or five distinct Plants under one common Tunicle:
which Seeds by the help of Microscopes Are all found to be real and perfect Plants, with Leaves and Trunk curiously folded up and enclosed in the Cortex: nay one single grain of Wheat or Barley or Rye, shall contain four or five distinct Plants under one Common Tunicle:
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and secondly, by that famous experiment of Malpighi, who a long time enclosed a quantity of Earth in a vessel, secured by a fine cloth from the small imperceptible seeds of Plants that are blown about with the winds;
and secondly, by that famous experiment of Malpighi, who a long time enclosed a quantity of Earth in a vessel, secured by a fine cloth from the small imperceptible seeds of Plants that Are blown about with the winds;
and had this success of his Curiosity, to be the first happy discoverer of this noble and important Truth, That no species of Plants can be produc'd out of Earth without a praeexistent seed;
and had this success of his Curiosity, to be the First happy discoverer of this noble and important Truth, That no species of Plants can be produced out of Earth without a preexistent seed;
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which therefore are so far from being subservient to Atheists in their audacious attempts against God and Religion, that they rather afford an experimental confirmation of the Universal Deluge.
which Therefore Are so Far from being subservient to Atheists in their audacious attempts against God and Religion, that they rather afford an experimental confirmation of the Universal Deluge.
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If the Earth in its first constitution had been left to it self, what horrid deformity and desolation had for ever overspread its face? not one living Inhabitant would be found on all its spacious surface;
If the Earth in its First constitution had been left to it self, what horrid deformity and desolation had for ever overspread its face? not one living Inhabitant would be found on all its spacious surface;
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An eternal Sterility must have possessed the World, where all things had been fixed and fasten'd everlastingly with the Adamantin chains of Specifick Gravity;
an Eternal Sterility must have possessed the World, where all things had been fixed and fastened everlastingly with the Adamantine chains of Specific Gravity;
'Twas God, that then created the first seminal forms of all Animals and Vegetables, that commanded the Waters to bring forth abundantly, and the Earth to produce Living Creatures after their kind;
'Twas God, that then created the First seminal forms of all Animals and Vegetables, that commanded the Waters to bring forth abundantly, and the Earth to produce Living Creatures After their kind;
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For whereas the Other require some small stock of Philosophy to understand or maintain them: This Account is so easie and compendious, that it needs none at all;
For whereas the Other require Some small stock of Philosophy to understand or maintain them: This Account is so easy and compendious, that it needs none At all;
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For what more easie to say, than that all the Bodies of the first Animals and Plants were shuffled into their several Forms and Structures fortuitously, that is, these Atheists know not how,
For what more easy to say, than that all the Bodies of the First Animals and Plants were shuffled into their several Forms and Structures fortuitously, that is, these Atheists know not how,
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For if you once allow them such an acceptation of Chance, you have precluded your self (they think) from any more reasoning and objecting against them.
For if you once allow them such an acceptation of Chance, you have precluded your self (they think) from any more reasoning and objecting against them.
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The Mechanical Atheist, though you grant him his Laws of Mechanism, is nevertheless inextricably puzzled and baffled with the first Formation of Animals:
The Mechanical Atheist, though you grant him his Laws of Mechanism, is nevertheless inextricably puzzled and baffled with the First Formation of Animals:
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and to demonstrate, that such a quantity of Motion impressed upon Particles so shaped and situated, will necessarily range and dispose them into the Form and Frame of an Organical Body:
and to demonstrate, that such a quantity of Motion impressed upon Particles so shaped and situated, will necessarily range and dispose them into the From and Frame of an Organical Body:
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an attempt as difficult and unpromising of success, as if he himself should make the Essay to produce some new Kinds of Animals out of such senseless Materials,
an attempt as difficult and unpromising of success, as if he himself should make the Essay to produce Some new Kinds of Animals out of such senseless Materials,
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For if you proceed to ask questions, and bid him assign the proper Causes and determinate Manner of that fortuitous Formation, you thereby deny him what you granted before,
For if you proceed to ask questions, and bid him assign the proper Causes and determinate Manner of that fortuitous Formation, you thereby deny him what you granted before,
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And as the stupidity of some Libertines, that demand a sight of a Spirit or Humane Soul to convince them of its existence, hath been frequently and deservedly exposed;
And as the stupidity of Some Libertines, that demand a sighed of a Spirit or Humane Soul to convince them of its existence, hath been frequently and deservedly exposed;
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it would then no longer be Chance but Mechanism, or a necessary production of certain Effects from certain Causes according to the Universal Laws of Motion.
it would then no longer be Chance but Mechanism, or a necessary production of certain Effects from certain Causes according to the Universal Laws of Motion.
And who then can admire, if the inviting easiness and compendiousness of this Assertion should so dazle the Eyes of our Atheist, that he overlooks those gross Absurdities, that are so conspicuous in it?
And who then can admire, if the inviting easiness and compendiousness of this Assertion should so dazzle the Eyes of our Atheist, that he overlooks those gross Absurdities, that Are so conspicuous in it?
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which power, when it is exerted, must produce an Effect properly Casual, and therefore might constitute the first Animate Bodies accidentally, against the supposed natural tendency of the Particles of those Bodies:
which power, when it is exerted, must produce an Effect properly Casual, and Therefore might constitute the First Animate Bodies accidentally, against the supposed natural tendency of the Particles of those Bodies:
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For how can he conceive, that any parcel of dead Matter can spontaneonsly divert and decline it self from the line of its motion without a new impulse from external Bodies? If it can intrinsically stir it self,
For how can he conceive, that any parcel of dead Matter can spontaneously divert and decline it self from the line of its motion without a new impulse from external Bodies? If it can intrinsically stir it self,
much more with single Atoms or solid Particles of Matter, that having no intestine motion of Parts are destitute of the first foundation and capacity of Life.
much more with single Atoms or solid Particles of Matter, that having no intestine motion of Parts Are destitute of the First Foundation and capacity of Life.
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All the various Machins and Utensils would now and then play odd Pranks and Capricio's quite contrary to their proper Structures and Designs of the Artificers.
All the various Machines and Utensils would now and then play odd Pranks and Caprice quite contrary to their proper Structures and Designs of the Artificers.
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and their inward Principle of Gravitation, and the Resistance of the Bodies they occurr with: which therefore is without Error exactly foreseen and computed by sagacious Artists.
and their inward Principle of Gravitation, and the Resistance of the Bodies they occur with: which Therefore is without Error exactly foreseen and computed by sagacious Artists.
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which Negation being no real Entity, but a Conception only of Man's Intellect wholly extrinsecal to the Action, can have no title to a share in the production.
which Negation being no real Entity, but a Conception only of Man's Intellect wholly extrinsical to the Actium, can have no title to a share in the production.
As in that famous Example (which Plutarch says, is the only one, where Fortune is related to have done a thing artificially) when a Painter having finish'd the Picture of a Horse, excepting the loose Froth about his Mouth and his Bridle;
As in that famous Exampl (which Plutarch Says, is the only one, where Fortune is related to have done a thing artificially) when a Painter having finished the Picture of a Horse, excepting the lose Froth about his Mouth and his Bridle;
even here it is manifest, that considering the Quantity and Determination of the Motion, that was impressed by the Painter's hand upon the Spunge, com ▪ pounded with the specifick Gravity of the Spunge, and resistance of the Air;
even Here it is manifest, that considering the Quantity and Determination of the Motion, that was impressed by the Painter's hand upon the Sponge, come ▪ pounded with the specific Gravity of the Sponge, and resistance of the Air;
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In a word, the true notion of Fortune (NONLATINALPHABET) denoteth no more, than the Ignorance of such an event in some Knowing Agent concerned about it.
In a word, the true notion of Fortune () denoteth no more, than the Ignorance of such an event in Some Knowing Agent concerned about it.
whereas manifestly there could be no such Thing or Notion in the World as Fortune, till Humane Nature was actually formed? It was Man that first made Fortune,
whereas manifestly there could be no such Thing or Notion in the World as Fortune, till Humane Nature was actually formed? It was Man that First made Fortune,
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and not Fortune that produced Man. For since Fortune in its proper acceptation supposeth the Ignorance of something, in a subject capable of Knowledge;
and not Fortune that produced Man. For since Fortune in its proper acceptation Supposeth the Ignorance of something, in a Subject capable of Knowledge;
in that the latter is understood to befall only Rational Agents, but Chance to be among Inanimate Bodies) is a bare Negation, that signifies no more than this, That any Effect among such Bodies ascribed to Chance, is really produced by Physical Agents, according to the established Laws of Motion,
in that the latter is understood to befall only Rational Agents, but Chance to be among Inanimate Bodies) is a bore Negation, that signifies no more than this, That any Effect among such Bodies ascribed to Chance, is really produced by Physical Agents, according to the established Laws of Motion,
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denoting only thus much, That all those Bodies move and act according to their essential properties and qualities without any consciousness or intention of so doing.
denoting only thus much, That all those Bodies move and act according to their essential properties and qualities without any consciousness or intention of so doing.
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but still he hath another Expedient in reserve, which is a middle and safe way between the former rigorous Mechanism and the extravagancies of Fortuitous Motion:
but still he hath Another Expedient in reserve, which is a middle and safe Way between the former rigorous Mechanism and the extravagancies of Fortuitous Motion:
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but nevertheless the several Kinds of Animals were not formed at the first trial and effort without one error or miscarriage; (as strict Mechanism would suppose;) but there was an immense Variety of Ferments and Tumors and Excrescences of the Soil, pregnant and big with Foetus's of all imaginable shapes and structures of Body:
but nevertheless the several Kinds of Animals were not formed At the First trial and effort without one error or miscarriage; (as strict Mechanism would suppose;) but there was an immense Variety of Ferments and Tumors and Excrescences of the Soil, pregnant and big with Foetus's of all imaginable shapes and structures of Body:
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and that those few only, that we now find in Being, did happen (for he cannot express it but by the Characters of a Chance) to have all the parts necessary not only for their own Lives,
and that those few only, that we now find in Being, did happen (for he cannot express it but by the Characters of a Chance) to have all the parts necessary not only for their own Lives,
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by which they think they may elude that most formidable Argument for the Being of God, from the admirable contrivance of Organical Bodies and the exquisite fitness of their several Parts for those Ends and Uses they are put to,
by which they think they may elude that most formidable Argument for the Being of God, from the admirable contrivance of Organical Bodies and the exquisite fitness of their several Parts for those Ends and Uses they Are put to,
that hath its Pupil so constituted, as to admit of Contraction and Dilatation according to the differing degrees of Light, and the Exigencies of seeing;
that hath its Pupil so constituted, as to admit of Contraction and Dilatation according to the differing Degrees of Light, and the Exigencies of seeing;
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yet notwithstanding they cannot admit for good reasoning, He that formed the Eye, shall not he see? For it was blind Nature alone or Matter mechanically moved without consciousness or direction, that made this curious Organ of Vision.
yet notwithstanding they cannot admit for good reasoning, He that formed the Eye, shall not he see? For it was blind Nature alone or Matter mechanically moved without consciousness or direction, that made this curious Organ of Vision.
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though those be but the very few that at the beginning had the good fortune to have Eyes, among many millions of Monsters that were destitute of them, sine vultu caeca reperta, and therefore did fatally perish soon after their Birth.
though those be but the very few that At the beginning had the good fortune to have Eyes, among many millions of Monsters that were destitute of them, sine vultu caeca reperta, and Therefore did fatally perish soon After their Birth.
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as the artificial Position of many Myriads of Valves, all so situate as to give a free passage to the Blood and other Humors in their due Chanels and Courses,
as the artificial Position of many Myriads of Valves, all so situate as to give a free passage to the Blood and other Humours in their due Channels and Courses,
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as the untaught Instincts and Impresses upon every species, directing them without imitation or deliberation to the ready knowledge of proper food, to one and the best way of their preservation and defence,
as the untaught Instincts and Impresses upon every species, directing them without imitation or deliberation to the ready knowledge of proper food, to one and the best Way of their preservation and defence,
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what-ever Considerations of this nature you propose to this Atheist, as indeed such Instances are innumerable, all evidently setting forth the Almighty's Wisdom and Goodness to such as are able to judge, and will judge impartially;
whatever Considerations of this nature you propose to this Atheist, as indeed such Instances Are innumerable, all evidently setting forth the Almighty's Wisdom and goodness to such as Are able to judge, and will judge impartially;
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That among almost infinite Trials and Essays at the beginning of things, among millions of monstrous Shapes and imperfect Formations, a few such Animals,
That among almost infinite Trials and Essays At the beginning of things, among millions of monstrous Shapes and imperfect Formations, a few such Animals,
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This is the last pretence and sophistry of the Atheists against the Proposition in my Text, That we received our Life and Being from a Divine Wisdom and Power.
This is the last pretence and sophistry of the Atheists against the Proposition in my Text, That we received our Life and Being from a Divine Wisdom and Power.
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(1) First therefore, we affirm that we can prove and have done it already by arguments à priori (which is the challenge of the Atheists) that these Animals, that now exist, could not possibly have been formed at first by millions of trials.
(1) First Therefore, we affirm that we can prove and have done it already by Arguments à priori (which is the challenge of the Atheists) that these Animals, that now exist, could not possibly have been formed At First by millions of trials.
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For since they allow by their very Hypothesis (and without standing to that Courtesie we have proved it before) that there can be no casual or spontaneous Motion of the Particles of Matter:
For since they allow by their very Hypothesis (and without standing to that Courtesy we have proved it before) that there can be no casual or spontaneous Motion of the Particles of Matter:
it will follow that every single Monster among so many supposed Myriads must have been mechanically and necessarily formed according to the known Laws of Motion,
it will follow that every single Monster among so many supposed Myriads must have been mechanically and necessarily formed according to the known Laws of Motion,
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and the temperament and quality of the Matter that it was made of. Which is sufficient to evince, that no such Monsters were or could have been formed.
and the temperament and quality of the Matter that it was made of. Which is sufficient to evince, that no such Monsters were or could have been formed.
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and yet who will say, that Nails are absolutely necessary to Humane Life, and are concluded in the Supposition of Simple Existence? It is manifest therefore, that there was a Contrivance and Foresight of the Usefulness of Nails antecedent to their Formation.
and yet who will say, that Nails Are absolutely necessary to Humane Life, and Are concluded in the Supposition of Simple Existence? It is manifest Therefore, that there was a Contrivance and Foresight of the Usefulness of Nails antecedent to their Formation.
For the old stale pretence of the Atheists, That things were first made fortuitously, and afterwards their Usefulness was observ'd or discover'd, can have no place here;
For the old stale pretence of the Atheists, That things were First made fortuitously, and afterwards their Usefulness was observed or discovered, can have no place Here;
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But from the Atheist's supposition, That among the infinite Diversity of the first terrestrial Productions, there were Animals of all imaginable shapes and structures of Body, all of which survived and multiplied, that by reason of their Make and Fabrick could possibly do so;
But from the Atheist's supposition, That among the infinite Diversity of the First terrestrial Productions, there were Animals of all imaginable shapes and structures of Body, all of which survived and multiplied, that by reason of their Make and Fabric could possibly do so;
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one People would have the Feet of Goats, as the feigned Satyrs and Panisci; another would resemble the Head of Iupiter Ammon, or the horned Statues of Bacchus: the Sciapodes, and Enotocoetae and other monstrous Nations would no longer be Fables, but real instances in Nature:
one People would have the Feet of Goats, as the feigned Satyrs and Panisci; Another would resemble the Head of Iupiter Ammon, or the horned Statues of Bacchus: the Sciapodes, and Enotocoetae and other monstrous nations would no longer be Fables, but real instances in Nature:
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and, in a word, all the ridiculous and extravagant shapes that can be imagin'd, all the fancies and whimsies of Poets and Painters and Aegyptian Idolaters,
and, in a word, all the ridiculous and extravagant shapes that can be imagined, all the fancies and whimsies of Poets and Painters and Egyptian Idolaters,
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till they please to make new Discoveries in Terra Incognita, and bring along with them some Savages of all these fabulous and monstrous Configurations.
till they please to make new Discoveries in Terra Incognita, and bring along with them Some Savages of all these fabulous and monstrous Configurations.
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though not forgetting that that notion hath been refuted before, and therefore this Concession is wholly ex abundanti. I say then, that though there were really such a thing as this Chance or Fortune;
though not forgetting that that notion hath been refuted before, and Therefore this Concession is wholly ex abundanti. I say then, that though there were really such a thing as this Chance or Fortune;
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here are no internal arguments from the Subject against the truth of that Supposition. Have we then any capacity to judge and distinguish, what is the effect of Chance,
Here Are no internal Arguments from the Subject against the truth of that Supposition. Have we then any capacity to judge and distinguish, what is the Effect of Chance,
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can we be sure, that this Medal was really coined by an Artificer, or is but a Product of the Soil from whence it was taken, that might casually or naturally receive that texture and figure:
can we be sure, that this Medal was really coined by an Artificer, or is but a Product of the Soil from whence it was taken, that might casually or naturally receive that texture and figure:
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or perhaps might originally exist so, or be raised up in an Earthquake by subterraneous Vapour? Do not we all think our selves infallibly certain, that this or that very commodious House must needs have been built by Humane Art;
or perhaps might originally exist so, or be raised up in an Earthquake by subterraneous Vapour? Do not we all think our selves infallibly certain, that this or that very commodious House must needs have been built by Humane Art;
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though perhaps a natural Cave in a Rock may have something not much unlike to Parlors or Chambers? And yet he must be a mere Idiot, that cannot discern more Strokes and Characters of Workmanship in the Structure of an Animal (in an Humane Body especially) than in the most elegant Medal or Aedifice in the World.
though perhaps a natural Cave in a Rock may have something not much unlike to Parlors or Chambers? And yet he must be a mere Idiot, that cannot discern more Strokes and Characters of Workmanship in the Structure of an Animal (in an Humane Body especially) than in the most elegant Medal or Edifice in the World.
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And who can demonstrate (if Chance be once admitted of) but that possibly all the Inscriptions and other remains of Antiquity may be mere Lusus Naturae, and not Works of Humane Artifice? If this be good reasoning, let us no longer make any pretences to Judgment or a faculty of discerning between things Probable and Improbable:
And who can demonstrate (if Chance be once admitted of) but that possibly all the Inscriptions and other remains of Antiquity may be mere Lusus Naturae, and not Works of Humane Artifice? If this be good reasoning, let us no longer make any pretences to Judgement or a faculty of discerning between things Probable and Improbable:
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because possibly the Dissolution of the World may happen the next moment? Had Dinocrates really carved Mount Athos, into a Statute of Alexander the Great,
Because possibly the Dissolution of the World may happen the next moment? Had Dinocrates really carved Mount Athos, into a Statute of Alexander the Great,
and the same numerical quantity of it by variations of Texture may constitute successively all kinds of Bodies in the World ▪ So that 'tis not absolutely impossible;
and the same numerical quantity of it by variations of Texture may constitute successively all Kinds of Bodies in the World ▪ So that it's not absolutely impossible;
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but that, if you take any other Matter of equal weight and substance with the Body of a Man, you may blend it so long, till it be shuffled into Humane shape and an Organical structure.
but that, if you take any other Matter of equal weight and substance with the Body of a Man, you may blend it so long, till it be shuffled into Humane shape and an Organical structure.
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But who is he so abandon'd to sottish credulity, as to think, upon that Principle, That a clod of Earth in a Sack may ever by eternal shaking receive the Fabrick of Man's Body? And yet this is very near a ▪ kin,
But who is he so abandoned to sottish credulity, as to think, upon that Principle, That a clod of Earth in a Sack may ever by Eternal shaking receive the Fabric of Man's Body? And yet this is very near a ▪ kin,
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It hath been excellently well urged in this case both by Ancients and Moderns, that to attribute such admirable Structures to blind Fortune or Chance, is no less absurd than to suppose, That if innumerable figures of the XXIV Letters be cast abroad at random, they might constitute in due order the whole Aeneis of Virgil or the Annales of Ennius. Now the Atheists may pretend to elude this Comparison;
It hath been excellently well urged in this case both by Ancients and Moderns, that to attribute such admirable Structures to blind Fortune or Chance, is no less absurd than to suppose, That if innumerable figures of the XXIV Letters be cast abroad At random, they might constitute in due order the Whole Aeneis of Virgil or the Annals of Ennius. Now the Atheists may pretend to elude this Comparison;
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To which we reply, That if we should allow them, that there was no prae-existent Idea of Humane Nature, till it was actually formed, (for the Idea of Man in the Divine Intellect must not now be consider'd) yet because they declare, that great Multitudes of each Species of Animals did fortuitously emerge out of the Soil in distant Countries and Climates;
To which we reply, That if we should allow them, that there was no preexistent Idea of Humane Nature, till it was actually formed, (for the Idea of Man in the Divine Intellect must not now be considered) yet Because they declare, that great Multitudes of each Species of Animals did fortuitously emerge out of the Soil in distant Countries and Climates;
what could that be less than Imitation in blind Chance, to make many Individuals of one Species so exactly alike? Nay though they should now, to cross us and evade the force of the Argument, desert their ancient Doctrine,
what could that be less than Imitation in blind Chance, to make many Individuals of one Species so exactly alike? Nay though they should now, to cross us and evade the force of the Argument, desert their ancient Doctrine,
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it is, in the former comparison, by the casting of loose Letters to compose the prae-existent particular Poem of Ennius: But if they make numerous Sons and Daughters of Earth among every Species of Creatures,
it is, in the former comparison, by the casting of lose Letters to compose the preexistent particular Poem of Ennius: But if they make numerous Sons and Daughters of Earth among every Species of Creatures,
this is not only, as was said before, to believe a Monky may once scribble the Leviathan of Hobbes, but may do the same frequently by an Habitual kind of Chance.
this is not only, as was said before, to believe a Monkey may once scribble the Leviathan of Hobbes, but may do the same frequently by an Habitual kind of Chance.
Let us consider, how next to Impossible it is that Chance (if there were such a thing) should in such an immense Variety of Parts in an Animal twice hit upon the same Structure,
Let us Consider, how next to Impossible it is that Chance (if there were such a thing) should in such an immense Variety of Parts in an Animal twice hit upon the same Structure,
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'Tis a Mathematical Demonstration, That these XXIV do admit of so many Changes in their order, may make such a long roll of differently ranged Alphabets, not two of which are alike;
It's a Mathematical Demonstration, That these XXIV do admit of so many Changes in their order, may make such a long roll of differently ranged Alphabets, not two of which Are alike;
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that they could not all be exhausted, though a Million millions of writers should each write above a thousand Alphabets a day for the space of a Million millions of years.
that they could not all be exhausted, though a Million millions of writers should each write above a thousand Alphabets a day for the Molle of a Million millions of Years.
What strength of Imagination can extend it self to embrace and comprehend such a prodigious Diversity? And it is as infallibly certain, that suppose any particular order of the Alphabet be assigned, and the XXIV Letters be cast at a venture,
What strength of Imagination can extend it self to embrace and comprehend such a prodigious Diversity? And it is as infallibly certain, that suppose any particular order of the Alphabet be assigned, and the XXIV Letters be cast At a venture,
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Let us now suppose, there be only a thousand constituent Members in the Body of a Man, (that we may take few enough) it is plain that the different Position and Situation of these thousand Parts, would make so many differing Compounds and distinct Species of Animals.
Let us now suppose, there be only a thousand constituent Members in the Body of a Man, (that we may take few enough) it is plain that the different Position and Situation of these thousand Parts, would make so many differing Compounds and distinct Species of Animals.
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in the supposition of a thousand parts, how immense must that capacity of variation be? even beyond all thought and denomination, to be expressed only in mute figures, whose multiplied Powers are beyond the narrowness of Language,
in the supposition of a thousand parts, how immense must that capacity of variation be? even beyond all Thought and denomination, to be expressed only in mute figures, whose multiplied Powers Are beyond the narrowness of Language,
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Now it is demonstratively certain, that it is all this odds to one, against any particular trial, That no one man could by casual production be framed like another; (as the Atheists suppose thousands to be in several regions of the Earth;) and I think 'tis rather more odds than less, that no one Female could be added to a Male;
Now it is demonstratively certain, that it is all this odds to one, against any particular trial, That no one man could by casual production be framed like Another; (as the Atheists suppose thousands to be in several regions of the Earth;) and I think it's rather more odds than less, that no one Female could be added to a Male;
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And again we must consider, that the vast imparity of this Odds against the accidental likeness of two Casual Formations is never lessen'd and diminish'd by Trying and Casting.
And again we must Consider, that the vast imparity of this Odds against the accidental likeness of two Casual Formations is never lessened and diminished by Trying and Casting.
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So that if this Chance of the Atheists should have essayed in vain to make a Species for a Million millions of Ages, 'tis still as many Millions odds against that Formation,
So that if this Chance of the Atheists should have essayed in vain to make a Species for a Million millions of Ages, it's still as many Millions odds against that Formation,
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that it should hit upon two Productions alike, within so short duration of the world, according to the Doctrine of our Atheists? how much more, that it should do so within the compass of a hundred years,
that it should hit upon two Productions alike, within so short duration of the world, according to the Doctrine of our Atheists? how much more, that it should do so within the compass of a hundred Years,
so that this Male and Female might come together? If any Atheist can be induced to stake his Soul for a wager, against such an inexhaustible disproportion;
so that this Male and Female might come together? If any Atheist can be induced to stake his Soul for a wager, against such an inexhaustible disproportion;
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(4) But fourthly, we will still make more ample Concessions, and suppose with the Atheist, that his Chance has actually formed all Animals in their terrestrial Wombs.
(4) But fourthly, we will still make more ample Concessions, and suppose with the Atheist, that his Chance has actually formed all Animals in their terrestrial Wombs.
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What Climate will he cherish them in, that they be not inevitably destroyed by Moisture or Cold? Where is that aequability of Nine Months warmth to be found? that uniform warmth, which is so necessary even in the incubation of Birds, much more in the time of gestation of Viviparous Animals.
What Climate will he cherish them in, that they be not inevitably destroyed by Moisture or Cold? Where is that aequability of Nine Months warmth to be found? that uniform warmth, which is so necessary even in the incubation of Birds, much more in the time of gestation of Viviparous Animals.
I know, his Party have placed this great Scene in Aegypt, or some where between the two Tropicks. Now not to mention the Cool of the Nights, which alone would destroy the Conceptions;
I know, his Party have placed this great Scene in Egypt, or Some where between the two Tropics. Now not to mention the Cool of the Nights, which alone would destroy the Conceptions;
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(5) But fifthly, we will still be more obliging to this Atheist, and grant him his petition, That Nature may bring forth the young Infants vitally into the World.
(5) But fifthly, we will still be more obliging to this Atheist, and grant him his petition, That Nature may bring forth the young Infants vitally into the World.
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whereas 'tis apparent, that excepting Fish and Insects (and not all of them neither) there are very few or no Creatures, that can provide for themselves at first without the assistance of Parents.
whereas it's apparent, that excepting Fish and Insects (and not all of them neither) there Are very few or no Creatures, that can provide for themselves At First without the assistance of Parents.
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So that unless they suppose Mother Earth to be a great Animal, and to have nurtured up her young Off-spring with a conscious Tenderness and providential Care;
So that unless they suppose Mother Earth to be a great Animal, and to have nurtured up her young Offspring with a conscious Tenderness and providential Care;
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But then what security hath he made for the Preservation of Humane Race from the Jaws of ravenous Beasts? The Divine Writers have acquainted us, that God at the beginning gave Mankind.
But then what security hath he made for the Preservation of Humane Raze from the Jaws of ravenous Beasts? The Divine Writers have acquainted us, that God At the beginning gave Mankind.
since all the Carnivorous Animals would have mulplied exceedingly by several Generations, before those Children that escaped at first, could come to the Age of Puberty.
since all the Carnivorous Animals would have mulplied exceedingly by several Generations, before those Children that escaped At First, could come to the Age of Puberty.
as the Shell of the Egg is broken by the Bird, and the Amnion by the Foetus? Were the Membranes so thick and tough, that the Foetus must stay there, till he had teeth to eat through them,
as the Shell of the Egg is broken by the Bird, and the Amnion by the Foetus? Were the Membranes so thick and tough, that the Foetus must stay there, till he had teeth to eat through them,
or rather beyond controversie to the Wisdom and Contrivance of the Almighty Author of all things, Who is wonderfull in Counsel, and Excellent in Working. To whom, &c.
or rather beyond controversy to the Wisdom and Contrivance of the Almighty Author of all things, Who is wonderful in Counsel, and Excellent in Working. To whom, etc.
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The Sixth SERMON preached October 3. 1692. Acts XIV. 15, &c. That ye should turn from these vanities unto the living God, who made Heaven and Earth and the Sea,
The Sixth SERMON preached October 3. 1692. Acts XIV. 15, etc. That you should turn from these vanities unto the living God, who made Heaven and Earth and the Sea,
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so they do the most clearly and cogently demonstrate to Philosophical Enquirers the necessary Self-existence, and omnipotent Power, and unsearchable Wisdom, and boundless Beneficence of their Maker.
so they do the most clearly and cogently demonstrate to Philosophical Enquirers the necessary Self-existence, and omnipotent Power, and unsearchable Wisdom, and boundless Beneficence of their Maker.
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This first Topick therefore was very fitly and divinely made use of by our Apostle in his Conference with Philosophers and that inquisitive People of Athens: the latter spending their time in nothing else, but either to tell or hear some New thing;
This First Topic Therefore was very fitly and divinely made use of by our Apostle in his Conference with Philosophers and that inquisitive People of Athens: the latter spending their time in nothing Else, but either to tell or hear Some New thing;
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and the other, in nothing, but to call in question the most evident Truths, that were deliver'd and receiv'd of Old. And these Arguments we have hitherto pursued in their utmost latitude and extent.
and the other, in nothing, but to call in question the most evident Truths, that were Delivered and received of Old. And these Arguments we have hitherto pursued in their utmost latitude and extent.
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insomuch as the Epicureans, and some others, have observed, that mens contemplating the most ample Arch of the Firmament, the innumerable multitude of the Stars, the regular Rising and Setting of the Sun, the periodical and constant Vicissitudes of Day and Night and Seasons of the Year,
insomuch as the Epicureans, and Some Others, have observed, that men's contemplating the most ample Arch of the Firmament, the innumerable multitude of the Stars, the regular Rising and Setting of the Sun, the Periodical and constant Vicissitudes of Day and Night and Seasons of the Year,
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and the other Affections of Meteors and Heavenly Bodies, was the principal and almost only ground and occasion, that the Notion of a God came first into the World:
and the other Affections of Meteors and Heavenly Bodies, was the principal and almost only ground and occasion, that the Notion of a God Come First into the World:
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So that hence we may perceive, how prudently that was waved, and the Second here insisted on by St. Paul to the rude and simple Semi-barbarians of Lycaonia: He left not himself without witness, in that he did good,
So that hence we may perceive, how prudently that was waved, and the Second Here insisted on by Saint Paul to the rude and simple Semi-barbarians of Lycaonia: He left not himself without witness, in that he did good,
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Which words we shall now interpret in a large and free Acceptation; so that this Second Theme may comprehend all the Brute Inanimate Matter of the Universe,
Which words we shall now interpret in a large and free Acceptation; so that this Second Theme may comprehend all the Brutus Inanimate Matter of the Universe,
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These two Arguments are the Voices of Nature, the unanimous Suffrages of all real Beings and Substances created, that are naturally knowable without Revelation.
These two Arguments Are the Voices of Nature, the unanimous Suffrages of all real Beings and Substances created, that Are naturally knowable without Revelation.
if we find many unquestionable Records of Super-natural and Miraculous Effects; if we find many faithfull Relations of Prophecies punctually accomplished;
if we find many unquestionable Records of Supernatural and Miraculous Effects; if we find many faithful Relations of Prophecies punctually accomplished;
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if we find a most warrantable tradition, that at sundry times and in divers manners God spake unto Mankind by his Prophets and by his Son and his Apostles, who have deliver'd to us in Sacred Writings a clearer Revelation of his Divine Nature and Will:
if we find a most warrantable tradition, that At sundry times and in diverse manners God spoke unto Mankind by his prophets and by his Son and his Apostles, who have Delivered to us in Sacred Writings a clearer Revelation of his Divine Nature and Will:
if, I say, this Third Topick from Humane Testimony be found agreeable to the standing Vote and Attestation of Nature, What further proofs can be demanded or desired? what fuller evidence can our Adversaries require,
if, I say, this Third Topic from Humane Testimony be found agreeable to the standing Vote and Attestation of Nature, What further proofs can be demanded or desired? what fuller evidence can our Adversaries require,
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than the All of the World? and will they not stand to the grand Verdict and Determination of the Universe? They are incurable Infidels, that persist to deny a Deity;
than the All of the World? and will they not stand to the grand Verdict and Determination of the Universe? They Are incurable Infidels, that persist to deny a Deity;
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when all Creatures in the World, as well spiritual as corporeal, all from Humane Race to the lowest of Insects, from the Cedar of Libanus to the Moss upon the Wall, from the vast Globes of the Sun and Planets, to the smallest Particles of Dust, do declare their absolute dependance upon the first Author and Fountain of all Being and Motion and Life, the only Eternal and Self-existent God;
when all Creatures in the World, as well spiritual as corporeal, all from Humane Raze to the lowest of Insects, from the Cedar of Lebanon to the Moss upon the Wall, from the vast Globes of the Sun and Planets, to the Smallest Particles of Dust, do declare their absolute dependence upon the First Author and Fountain of all Being and Motion and Life, the only Eternal and Self-existent God;
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As the Apostles, Barnabas and Paul, were preaching the Gospel at Lystra a City of Lycaonia in Asia the Less, among the rest of their Auditors there was a lame Cripple from his Birth, whom Paul commanded with a loud voice, To stand upright on his feet;
As the Apostles, Barnabas and Paul, were preaching the Gospel At Lystra a city of Lycaonia in Asia the Less, among the rest of their Auditors there was a lame Cripple from his Birth, whom Paul commanded with a loud voice, To stand upright on his feet;
Atthide tentantur gressus, oculique in Achaeis Finibus — are the words of Lucretius; which 'tis probable he transcribed from Epicurus a Gargettian and Native of Athens, and therefore an unquestionable Evidence in a matter of this nature.
Atthide tentantur gressus, oculique in Achaeis Finibus — Are the words of Lucretius; which it's probable he transcribed from Epicurus a Gargettian and Native of Athens, and Therefore an unquestionable Evidence in a matter of this nature.
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Neither is it likely, that all the Athenian Cripples should escape the sight of St. Paul; since he disputed there in the Market daily with them that met him.
Neither is it likely, that all the Athenian Cripples should escape the sighed of Saint Paul; since he disputed there in the Market daily with them that met him.
And Iesus said unto the the blind man, Receive thy sight, thy FAITH hath saved thee; and to the Woman that had the Issue of Blood, Daughter, be of good comfor, thy FAITH hath made thee whole, go in peace.
And Iesus said unto the the blind man, Receive thy sighed, thy FAITH hath saved thee; and to the Woman that had the Issue of Blood, Daughter, be of good Comfort, thy FAITH hath made thee Whole, go in peace.
shall we so interpret the Evangelist, as if our Saviour had not Power to work Miracles among his unbelieving Countrymen? This is the passage, which that impious and impure Atheist Lucilio Vanino singled out for his Text, in his pretended and mock Apology for the Christian Religion;
shall we so interpret the Evangelist, as if our Saviour had not Power to work Miracles among his unbelieving Countrymen? This is the passage, which that impious and impure Atheist Lucilio Vanino singled out for his Text, in his pretended and mock Apology for the Christian Religion;
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and therefore where the Spectators were incredulous, and consequently watchfull and suspicious, and not easily imposed on, he COULD do no mighty Work there;
and Therefore where the Spectators were incredulous, and consequently watchful and suspicious, and not Easily imposed on, he COULD do no mighty Work there;
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For can it be credible to any rational person, that St. Mark could have that meaning? that he should tax his Lord and Saviour, whom he knew to be God Almighty, with Deficiency of power? He could do no mighty Works;
For can it be credible to any rational person, that Saint Mark could have that meaning? that he should Tax his Lord and Saviour, whom he knew to be God Almighty, with Deficiency of power? He could do no mighty Works;
And I think there is not one instance in all the History of the New Testament of a Miracle done for any ones sake, that did not believe Jesus to be a good person, and sent from God;
And I think there is not one instance in all the History of the New Testament of a Miracle done for any ones sake, that did not believe jesus to be a good person, and sent from God;
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Herod therefore hoped in vain to have seen some Miracle done by him: And when the Pharisees sought of him a sign from Heaven, tempting him; they received this disappointing Answer, Verily I say unto you, There shall no Sign be given to this generation.
Herod Therefore hoped in vain to have seen Some Miracle done by him: And when the Pharisees sought of him a Signen from Heaven, tempting him; they received this disappointing Answer, Verily I say unto you, There shall no Signen be given to this generation.
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yet the Friends and Relations of those Dead that were raised again to life, of those Lunaticks and Demoniacks that were restored to their right minds, were such as sought after him and believed on him.
yet the Friends and Relations of those Dead that were raised again to life, of those Lunatics and Demoniacs that were restored to their right minds, were such as sought After him and believed on him.
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yet in the account of the meek Lamb of God it was a kind of Injury done to him by the fervidness of St. Peter, who knew not yet what Spirit he was of,
yet in the account of the meek Lamb of God it was a kind of Injury done to him by the fervidness of Saint Peter, who knew not yet what Spirit he was of,
that he could do no Miracle at Athens, and that because of their Unbelief. There is a very sad and melancholy Account of the success of his stay there.
that he could do no Miracle At Athens, and that Because of their Unbelief. There is a very sad and melancholy Account of the success of his stay there.
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Howbeit CERTAIN Men clave unto him and believed; A more diminutive expression, than if they had been called a few. And we do not find, that he ever visited this City again,
Howbeit CERTAIN Men clave unto him and believed; A more diminutive expression, than if they had been called a few. And we do not find, that he ever visited this city again,
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as he did several others, where there were a competent number of Disciples. And indeed if we consider the Genius and Condition of the Athenians at that time,
as he did several Others, where there were a competent number of Disciples. And indeed if we Consider the Genius and Condition of the Athenians At that time,
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I am aware of an Objection, that for ought we can now affirm, St. Paul might have done several Miracles at Athens, though they be not related by St. Luke. I confess I am far from asserting, That all the Miracles of our Saviour are recorded in the Gospels,
I am aware of an Objection, that for ought we can now affirm, Saint Paul might have done several Miracles At Athens, though they be not related by Saint Lycia. I confess I am Far from asserting, That all the Miracles of our Saviour Are recorded in the Gospels,
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or of his Apostles in the Acts. But nevertheless, in the present Circumstances, I think we may conjecture, That if any Prodigy and Wonder had been performed by our Apostle among those curious and pragmatical Athenians; it would have had such a consequence,
or of his Apostles in the Acts. But nevertheless, in the present circumstances, I think we may conjecture, That if any Prodigy and Wonder had been performed by our Apostle among those curious and pragmatical Athenians; it would have had such a consequence,
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as might have deserved some place in Sacred History, as well as this before us at Lystra: where when the people saw what Paul had done, they lift up their voices, saying in the speech of Lycaonia, The Gods are come down to us in the likeness of men:
as might have deserved Some place in Sacred History, as well as this before us At Lystra: where when the people saw what Paul had done, they lift up their voices, saying in the speech of Lycaonia, The God's Are come down to us in the likeness of men:
and the Priests came with Oxen and Garlands, and would have sacrificed to them, as to Iupiter and Mercurius. That this was a common Opinion among the Gentiles, that the Gods sometimes assumed Humane shape,
and the Priests Come with Oxen and Garlands, and would have sacrificed to them, as to Iupiter and Mercurius. That this was a Common Opinion among the Gentiles, that the God's sometime assumed Humane shape,
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And when the Lystrians say, NONLATINALPHABET, Gods in the Shape of Men, they mean not, that the Gods had other Figure than Humane even in Heaven it self (for that was the receiv'd Doctrine of most of the Vulgar Heathen,
And when the Lystrians say,, God's in the Shape of Men, they mean not, that the God's had other Figure than Humane even in Heaven it self (for that was the received Doctrine of most of the vulgar Heathen,
and of some Sects of Philosophers too,) but that They, who in their own Nature were of a more august Stature and glorious Visage, had now contracted and debased themselves into the narrower Dimensions and meaner Aspects of mortal Men.
and of Some Sects of Philosophers too,) but that They, who in their own Nature were of a more august Stature and glorious Visage, had now contracted and debased themselves into the narrower Dimensions and meaner Aspects of Mortal Men.
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Now when the Apostles heard of this intended Sacrifice, they rent their cloaths and ran in among the people, crying out, &c. St. Chrysostom upon this place hath a very odd Exposition.
Now when the Apostles herd of this intended Sacrifice, they rend their clothes and ran in among the people, crying out, etc. Saint Chrysostom upon this place hath a very odd Exposition.
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Indeed it is very probable, that the Lycaonian Language was very different from the Greek; as we may gather from Ephorus and Strabo that cites him, who make almost all the Inland Nations of Asia Minor to be Barbarians; and from Stephanus Byzantius, who acquaints us, that NONLATINALPHABET, a Juniper-tree, was called NONLATINALPHABET in the Speech of the Lycaonians, NONLATINALPHABET.
Indeed it is very probable, that the Lycaonian Language was very different from the Greek; as we may gather from Ephorus and Strabo that cites him, who make almost all the Inland nations of Asia Minor to be Barbarians; and from Stephanus Byzantius, who acquaints us, that, a Juniper-tree, was called in the Speech of the Lycaonians,.
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He that so solemnly affirms of himself, I thank my God, I speak with Tongues more than you all. And at the first Effusion of his heavenly Gift, the dwellers in Cappadocia, in Pontus and Asia, Phrygia and Pamphylia (some of them near Neighbours to the Lycaonians) heard the Apostles speak in their several Tongues the wonderfull Works of God.
He that so solemnly affirms of himself, I thank my God, I speak with Tongues more than you all. And At the First Effusion of his heavenly Gift, the dwellers in Cappadocia, in Pontus and Asia, Phrygia and Pamphylia (Some of them near Neighbours to the Lycaonians) herd the Apostles speak in their several Tongues the wonderful Works of God.
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And how could these two Apostles have preached the Gospel to the Lystrians, if they did not use the common Language of the Country? And to what purpose did they cry out and speak to them, if the Hearers could not apprehend? or how could they by those Sayings restrain the People from sacrificing;
And how could these two Apostles have preached the Gospel to the Lystrians, if they did not use the Common Language of the Country? And to what purpose did they cry out and speak to them, if the Hearers could not apprehend? or how could they by those Sayings restrain the People from sacrificing;
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if what they said was not intelligible? But it will be asked, why then were the Apostles so slow and backward in reclaiming them? and what can be answer'd to the Query of St. Chrysostom? When I consider the circumstances and nature of this affair, I am persuaded they did not hear that discourse of the people.
if what they said was not intelligible? But it will be asked, why then were the Apostles so slow and backward in reclaiming them? and what can be answered to the Query of Saint Chrysostom? When I Consider the Circumstances and nature of this affair, I am persuaded they did not hear that discourse of the people.
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For I can hardly conceive, that Men under such apprehensions as the Lystrians then were, in the dread Presence and under the very Nod of the almighty Iupiter, not an Idol of Wood or Stone,
For I can hardly conceive, that Men under such apprehensions as the Lystrians then were, in the dread Presence and under the very Nod of the almighty Iupiter, not an Idol of Wood or Stone,
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but they might buzz and whisper it one to another, and silently withdrawing from the presence of the Apostles, they then lift up their voices and noised it about the City.
but they might buzz and whisper it one to Another, and silently withdrawing from the presence of the Apostles, they then lift up their voices and noised it about the city.
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For the Heathen Theology made even the Gods themselves subject to humane passions and appetites, to Anger, Sorrow, Lust, Hunger, Wounds, Lameness, &c. and exempted them from nothing but Death and Old Age:
For the Heathen Theology made even the God's themselves Subject to humane passion and appetites, to Anger, Sorrow, Lust, Hunger, Wounds, Lameness, etc. and exempted them from nothing but Death and Old Age:
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as the same words are translated Rom. 15. 11. and 2 Tim. 4. 17. and ought to have been so, Rom. 1. 5. and 16. 26. but much more in our Text, which according to the present Version seems to carry a very obscure, if not erroneous meaning;
as the same words Are translated Rom. 15. 11. and 2 Tim. 4. 17. and ought to have been so, Rom. 1. 5. and 16. 26. but much more in our Text, which according to the present Version seems to carry a very Obscure, if not erroneous meaning;
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and excepting the Jews only, whom he chose for his own people, and prescribed them a Law, he permitted the rest of Man ▪ kind to walk by the mere light of Nature without the assistance of Revelation:
and excepting the jews only, whom he chosen for his own people, and prescribed them a Law, he permitted the rest of Man ▪ kind to walk by the mere Light of Nature without the assistance of Revelation:
but that now in the fulness of time, he had even to the Gentiles also sent salvation, and opened the door of faith, and granted repentance unto life. So that these words of our Apostle are exactly co-incident with that remarkable passage in his discourse to the Athenians: And the (past) times of this ignorance (of the Gentile World) God winked at (or overlook'd:) but now commandeth all men every where to repent.
but that now in the fullness of time, he had even to the Gentiles also sent salvation, and opened the door of faith, and granted Repentance unto life. So that these words of our Apostle Are exactly coincident with that remarkable passage in his discourse to the Athenians: And the (past) times of this ignorance (of the Gentile World) God winked At (or overlooked:) but now commands all men every where to Repent.
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And nevertheless, says our Text, even in that gloomy state of Heathenism, he left not himself without witness, in that he did good, NONLATINALPHABET, always doing good from Heaven, (which seems to be the genuine punctuation,
And nevertheless, Says our Text, even in that gloomy state of Heathenism, he left not himself without witness, in that he did good,, always doing good from Heaven, (which seems to be the genuine punctuation,
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since the admirable frame of Heaven and Earth and Sea, and the munificent provision of food and sustenance for his Creatures, did competently set forth his Eternal Power and Godhead;
since the admirable frame of Heaven and Earth and Sea, and the munificent provision of food and sustenance for his Creatures, did competently Set forth his Eternal Power and Godhead;
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but Others say, That the Forms of particular Worlds are generable and corruptible; so that our present System cannot have sustain'd an infinite Duration already gone and expired:
but Others say, That the Forms of particular World's Are generable and corruptible; so that our present System cannot have sustained an infinite Duration already gone and expired:
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which being naturally divided into innumerable little particles or atoms, eternally endued with an ingenit and inseparable power of Motion, by their omnifarious concursions and combinations and coalitions, produce successively (or at once,
which being naturally divided into innumerable little particles or atoms, eternally endued with an ingenit and inseparable power of Motion, by their omnifarious concursions and combinations and coalitions, produce successively (or At once,
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So that to refute all possible Explications that the Atheists have or can propose, I shall proceed in this following method. I. First, I will prove it impossible that the primary Parts of our World, the Sun and the Planets with their regular Motions and Revolutions, should have subsisted eternally in the present or a like Frame and Condition. II. Secondly, I will shew, That Matter abstractly and absolutely consider'd, cannot have subsisted eternally;
So that to refute all possible Explications that the Atheists have or can propose, I shall proceed in this following method. I. First, I will prove it impossible that the primary Parts of our World, the Sun and the Planets with their regular Motions and Revolutions, should have subsisted eternally in the present or a like Frame and Condition. II Secondly, I will show, That Matter abstractly and absolutely considered, cannot have subsisted eternally;
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yet those Particles or Atoms could never of themselves by omnifarious kinds of Motion, whether Fortuitous or Mechanical, have fallen or been disposed into this or a like visible System.
yet those Particles or Atoms could never of themselves by omnifarious Kinds of Motion, whither Fortuitous or Mechanical, have fallen or been disposed into this or a like visible System.
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IV. And Fourthly, à posteriori, That the Order and Beauty of the Inanimate Parts of the World, the discernible Ends and Final Causes of them, the NONLATINALPHABET,
IV. And Fourthly, à posteriori, That the Order and Beauty of the Inanimate Parts of the World, the discernible Ends and Final Causes of them, the,
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or a Meliority above what was necessary to be, do evince by a reflex Argument, That it is the Product and Workmanship, not of blind Mechanism or blinder Chance;
or a Meliority above what was necessary to be, do evince by a reflex Argument, That it is the Product and Workmanship, not of blind Mechanism or blinder Chance;
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We will readily concede, that a thing may be truly Eternal, though its duration be terminated at one End. For so we affirm Humane Souls to be Immortal and Eternal,
We will readily concede, that a thing may be truly Eternal, though its duration be terminated At one End. For so we affirm Humane Souls to be Immortal and Eternal,
the Revolutions of the Earth and other Planets about the Sun, though they be limited at one end by the present Revolution, may nevertheless have been Infinite and Eternal without any beginning.
the Revolutions of the Earth and other Planets about the Sun, though they be limited At one end by the present Revolution, may nevertheless have been Infinite and Eternal without any beginning.
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For their Eternity consists only in an endless capacity of Continuance without ever ceasing to be, in a boundless Futurity that can never be exhausted,
For their Eternity consists only in an endless capacity of Continuance without ever ceasing to be, in a boundless Futurity that can never be exhausted,
because it is most manifest, that no Moment can ever be assigned, wherein it shall be true, that such a Soul hath then actually sustain'd an Infinite Duration.
Because it is most manifest, that no Moment can ever be assigned, wherein it shall be true, that such a Soul hath then actually sustained an Infinite Duration.
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That the future moments of its Duration can never be all past and present; but still there will be a Futurity and Potentiality of more for ever and ever.
That the future moments of its Duration can never be all past and present; but still there will be a Futurity and Potentiality of more for ever and ever.
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or that there cannot have been Infinite past Revolutions of a Planet about a Sun. For this supposed Infinity is terminated at one extreme by the present Revolution, and all the other Revolutions are confessedly past;
or that there cannot have been Infinite passed Revolutions of a Planet about a Sun. For this supposed Infinity is terminated At one extreme by the present Revolution, and all the other Revolutions Are confessedly past;
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It follows therefore from this supposition, that there may be some one assignable Revolution among them, that was at an infinite distance from the present.
It follows Therefore from this supposition, that there may be Some one assignable Revolution among them, that was At an infinite distance from the present.
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I would ask concerning the Monthly Revolutions of the Moon about the Earth, or the diurnal ones of the Earth upon its one Axis, both which by the very Hypothesis are coaeval with the former;
I would ask Concerning the Monthly Revolutions of the Moon about the Earth, or the diurnal ones of the Earth upon its one Axis, both which by the very Hypothesis Are Coaeval with the former;
And Thirdly, the Arguments already used, from the gradual Increase of Mankind, from the known Plantations of most Countries, from the recent Invention of Letters and Arts, &c. do conclude as forcibly against the Eternity of the World,
And Thirdly, the Arguments already used, from the gradual Increase of Mankind, from the known Plantations of most Countries, from the recent Invention of Letters and Arts, etc. do conclude as forcibly against the Eternity of the World,
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For otherwise this eternal Earth, after she had been eternally barren and desolate, must at last have spontaneously produced Mankind, without new cause from without,
For otherwise this Eternal Earth, After she had been eternally barren and desolate, must At last have spontaneously produced Mankind, without new cause from without,
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we are now enabled to give answers to some bold Queries and Objections of Atheists; That since God is described as a Being infinitely powerfull and perfectly good;
we Are now enabled to give answers to Some bold Queries and Objections of Atheists; That since God is described as a Being infinitely powerful and perfectly good;
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if he created it at all? or at least, many Millions of Ages ago before this short span of duration of five or six thousand Years? To the first we reply, That since we have discover'd an internal and natural impossibility, that a successive Duration should be actually eternal;
if he created it At all? or At least, many Millions of Ages ago before this short span of duration of five or six thousand years? To the First we reply, That since we have discovered an internal and natural impossibility, that a successive Duration should be actually Eternal;
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And therefore it is no affront to the Divine Omnipotence, if by reason of the formal incapacity and repugnancy of the thing, we conceive that the World could not possibly have been made from all Eternity, even by God himself.
And Therefore it is no affront to the Divine Omnipotence, if by reason of the formal incapacity and repugnancy of the thing, we conceive that the World could not possibly have been made from all Eternity, even by God himself.
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Which gives an answer to the second Question, Why created so lately? For if it could not be created from Eternity, there can no instant be assigned for its Creation in Time,
Which gives an answer to the second Question, Why created so lately? For if it could not be created from Eternity, there can no instant be assigned for its Creation in Time,
yet since all Instants have an equal pretence to it in humane apprehension, why may not this recent production of the World, according to Sacred Authority, be supposed to be that Soonest? At least it may make that Claim to it, that cannot be baffled by their Arguments, which equally conclude against all Claims, against any conceivable Beginning of the World.
yet since all Instants have an equal pretence to it in humane apprehension, why may not this recent production of the World, according to Sacred authority, be supposed to be that Soonest? At least it may make that Claim to it, that cannot be baffled by their Arguments, which equally conclude against all Claims, against any conceivable Beginning of the World.
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And so when they profanely ask, Why did not this supposed Deity, if he really made the Heavens, make them boundless and immense, a fit and honourable Mansion for an infinite and incomprehensible Being? or at least vastly more ample and magnificent,
And so when they profanely ask, Why did not this supposed Deity, if he really made the Heavens, make them boundless and immense, a fit and honourable Mansion for an infinite and incomprehensible Being? or At least vastly more ample and magnificent,
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than this narrow Cottage of a World? we may make them this answer; First, it seems impossible and a contradiction, that a created World should be infinite;
than this narrow Cottage of a World? we may make them this answer; First, it seems impossible and a contradiction, that a created World should be infinite;
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no positive Duration of it so long, than which a longer may not be supposed; but even that very Power hinders them from being actually infinite. From whence secondly it follows;
no positive Duration of it so long, than which a longer may not be supposed; but even that very Power hinders them from being actually infinite. From whence secondly it follows;
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And when they scoffingly demand, Why would this imaginary Omnipotence make such mean pieces of Workmanship? what an indigent and impotent thing is his principal Creature Man? would not boundless Beneficence have communicated his divine Perfections in the most eminent degrees? They may receive this reply, That we are far from such arrogance,
And when they scoffingly demand, Why would this imaginary Omnipotence make such mean Pieces of Workmanship? what an indigent and impotent thing is his principal Creature Man? would not boundless Beneficence have communicated his divine Perfections in the most eminent Degrees? They may receive this reply, That we Are Far from such arrogance,
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But whatsoever was or can be made, whether Angels or Archangels, Cherubims, or Seraphims, whether Thrones or Dominions or Principalities or Powers, all the glorious Host of Heaven, must needs be finite and imperfect and dependent Creatures:
But whatsoever was or can be made, whither Angels or Archangels, Cherubims, or Seraphims, whither Thrones or Dominions or Principalities or Powers, all the glorious Host of Heaven, must needs be finite and imperfect and dependent Creatures:
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For where can we put a stop to the Efficacy of the Almighty? or what can we assign for the Highest of all possible finite Perfections? There can be no such thing as an almost Infinite: there can be nothing Next or Second to an omnipotent God:
For where can we put a stop to the Efficacy of the Almighty? or what can we assign for the Highest of all possible finite Perfections? There can be no such thing as an almost Infinite: there can be nothing Next or Second to an omnipotent God:
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But nevertheless, because we are verily persuaded of the truth of this Article, we shall briefly assign some reasons of our Belief in these following Particulars.
But nevertheless, Because we Are verily persuaded of the truth of this Article, we shall briefly assign Some Reasons of our Belief in these following Particulars.
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Neither can he think, that the Personality of his Soul with its Faculties inherent in it has existed eternally; this is against common Sense; and it needs no Refutation.
Neither can he think, that the Personality of his Soul with its Faculties inherent in it has existed eternally; this is against Common Sense; and it needs no Refutation.
'tis pervicaciousness to deny, that he created Matter also: unless they'll say, necessary Existence is included in the very Essence and Idea of Matter.
it's pervicaciousness to deny, that he created Matter also: unless They'll say, necessary Existence is included in the very Essence and Idea of Matter.
Now can any man believe, that his spiritual Soul, that understands, and judges, and invents; endowed with those Divine Faculties of Sense, Memory and Reason;
Now can any man believe, that his spiritual Soul, that understands, and judges, and invents; endowed with those Divine Faculties of Sense, Memory and Reason;
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So that because they cannot imagine, how Space can either begin or cease to exist; they presently conclude, that extended infinite Matter must needs be eternal.
So that Because they cannot imagine, how Molle can either begin or cease to exist; they presently conclude, that extended infinite Matter must needs be Eternal.
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they ought to abstract their Imagination from that false infinite Extension, and conceive one Particle of Matter, surrounded on all sides with vacuity,
they ought to abstract their Imagination from that false infinite Extension, and conceive one Particle of Matter, surrounded on all sides with vacuity,
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and then I would ask the question, whether this poor Atom, sluggish and unactive as it is, doth involve Necessity of Existence, the first and highest of all perfections, in its particular nature and notion? I dare presume for the Negative in the judgments of all serious men.
and then I would ask the question, whither this poor Atom, sluggish and unactive as it is, does involve Necessity of Existence, the First and highest of all perfections, in its particular nature and notion? I Dare presume for the Negative in the Judgments of all serious men.
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which surely would be needless, if the very Idea of Atoms imported Self existence. And yet if one Atom do not include so much in its Notion and Essence;
which surely would be needless, if the very Idea of Atoms imported Self existence. And yet if one Atom do not include so much in its Notion and Essence;
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but that Assertion doth solely depend upon an absolute Plenum; which being refuted in my next Discourse, it will then appear how absurd and false that conceit is, about the same quantity of Motion;
but that Assertion does solely depend upon an absolute Plenum; which being refuted in my next Discourse, it will then appear how absurd and false that conceit is, about the same quantity of Motion;
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how easily disproved from that Power in Humane Souls to excite Motion when they please, and from the gradual increase of Men and other Animals, and many Arguments besides.
how Easily disproved from that Power in Humane Souls to excite Motion when they please, and from the gradual increase of Men and other Animals, and many Arguments beside.
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PART II. The Seventh SERMON preached Novemb. 7. 1692. Acts XIV. 15, &c. That ye should turn from these vanities unto the living God, who made Heaven and Earth and the Sea,
PART II The Seventh SERMON preached November 7. 1692. Acts XIV. 15, etc. That you should turn from these vanities unto the living God, who made Heaven and Earth and the Sea,
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WHen we first enter'd upon this Topic, the demonstration of God's Existence from the Origin and Frame of the World, we offer'd to prove four Propositions.
WHen we First entered upon this Topic, the demonstration of God's Existence from the Origin and Frame of the World, we offered to prove four Propositions.
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those dispersed Particles could never of themselves by any kind of Natural motion, whether call'd Fortuitous or Mechanical, have conven'd into this present or any other like Frame of Heaven and Earth.
those dispersed Particles could never of themselves by any kind of Natural motion, whither called Fortuitous or Mechanical, have convened into this present or any other like Frame of Heaven and Earth.
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I. And first as to that ordinary Cant of illiterate and puny Atheists, the fortuitous or casual Concurse of Atoms, that compendious and easie Dispatch of the most important and difficult affair, the Formation of a World; (besides that in our next undertaking it will be refuted all along) I shall now briefly dispatch it, from what hath been formerly said concerning the true notions of Fortune and Chance.
I. And First as to that ordinary Cant of illiterate and puny Atheists, the fortuitous or casual Concourse of Atoms, that compendious and easy Dispatch of the most important and difficult affair, the Formation of a World; (beside that in our next undertaking it will be refuted all along) I shall now briefly dispatch it, from what hath been formerly said Concerning the true notions of Fortune and Chance.
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But thus to affirm, that the World was made fortuitously, is as much as to say, That before the World was made, there was some Intelligent Agent or Spectator;
But thus to affirm, that the World was made fortuitously, is as much as to say, That before the World was made, there was Some Intelligent Agent or Spectator;
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who designing to do something else, or expecting that something else would be done with the Materials of the World, there were some occult and unknown motions and tendencies in Matter, which mechanically formed the World beside his design or expectation.
who designing to do something Else, or expecting that something Else would be done with the Materials of the World, there were Some occult and unknown motions and tendencies in Matter, which mechanically formed the World beside his Design or expectation.
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yet, unless they will affirm that the Intelligent Agent did dispose and direct the inanimate Matter, (which is what we would bring them to) they must still leave their Atoms to their mechanical Affections;
yet, unless they will affirm that the Intelligent Agent did dispose and Direct the inanimate Matter, (which is what we would bring them to) they must still leave their Atoms to their mechanical Affections;
It remains that we examine the adequate meaning of Chance; which properly signifies, That all events called Casual, among inanimate Bodies, are mechanically and naturally produced according to the determinate figures and textures and motions of those Bodies;
It remains that we examine the adequate meaning of Chance; which properly signifies, That all events called Casual, among inanimate Bodies, Are mechanically and naturally produced according to the determinate figures and textures and motions of those Bodies;
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with this negation only, That those inanimate Bodies are not conscious of their own operations, nor contrive and cast about how to bring such events to pass.
with this negation only, That those inanimate Bodies Are not conscious of their own operations, nor contrive and cast about how to bring such events to pass.
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So that thus to say, that the World was made casually by the concourse of Atoms, is no more than to affirm, that the Atoms composed the World mechanically and fatally;
So that thus to say, that the World was made casually by the concourse of Atoms, is no more than to affirm, that the Atoms composed the World mechanically and fatally;
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For if Atoms formed the World according to the essential properties of Bulk, Figure and Motion, they formed it mechanically; and if they formed it mechanically without perception and design, they formed it casually. So that this negation of Consciousness being all that the notion of Chance can add to that of Mechanism;
For if Atoms formed the World according to the essential properties of Bulk, Figure and Motion, they formed it mechanically; and if they formed it mechanically without perception and Design, they formed it casually. So that this negation of Consciousness being all that the notion of Chance can add to that of Mechanism;
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We, that do not dispute this matter with the Atheists, nor believe that Atoms ever acted by Counsel and Thought, may have leave to consider the several names of Fortune and Chance and Nature and Mechanism, as one and the same Hypothesis.
We, that do not dispute this matter with the Atheists, nor believe that Atoms ever acted by Counsel and Thought, may have leave to Consider the several names of Fortune and Chance and Nature and Mechanism, as one and the same Hypothesis.
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Wherefore once for all to overthrow all possible Explications which Atheists have or may assign for the formation of the World, we will undertake to evince this following Proposition.
Wherefore once for all to overthrow all possible Explications which Atheists have or may assign for the formation of the World, we will undertake to evince this following Proposition.
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like the supposed Chaos, could never without a God by their Mechanical affections have convened into this present Frame of Things or any other like it.
like the supposed Chaos, could never without a God by their Mechanical affections have convened into this present Frame of Things or any other like it.
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it will be necessary, in a discourse about the Formation of the World, to give you a brief account of some of the most principal and systematical Phaenomena, that occur in the World now that it is formed.
it will be necessary, in a discourse about the Formation of the World, to give you a brief account of Some of the most principal and systematical Phaenomena, that occur in the World now that it is formed.
(1.) The most considerable Phaenomenon belonging to Terrestrial Bodies is the general action of Gravitation, whereby All known Bodies in the vicinity of the Earth do tend and press toward its Center;
(1.) The most considerable Phaenomenon belonging to Terrestrial Bodies is the general actium of Gravitation, whereby All known Bodies in the vicinity of the Earth do tend and press towards its Centre;
but by none so perspicuously and copiously and accurately, as by the Honourable Founder of this Lecture in his incomparable Treatises of the Air and Hydrostaticks.
but by none so perspicuously and copiously and accurately, as by the Honourable Founder of this Lecture in his incomparable Treatises of the Air and Hydrostatics.
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(2.) Now this is the constant Property of Gravitation; That the weight of all Bodies around the Earth is ever proportional to the Quantity of their Matter:
(2.) Now this is the constant Property of Gravitation; That the weight of all Bodies around the Earth is ever proportional to the Quantity of their Matter:
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But it is lately demonstrated and put beyond controversie by that very excellent and divine Theorist Mr. Isaac Newton, to whose most admirable sagacity and industry we shall frequently be obliged in this and the following Discourse.
But it is lately demonstrated and put beyond controversy by that very excellent and divine Theorist Mr. Isaac Newton, to whose most admirable sagacity and industry we shall frequently be obliged in this and the following Discourse.
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but referring the Curious to the Book it self for full satisfaction, I shall now proceed and build upon it as a Truth solidly established, That all Bodies weigh according to their Matter;
but referring the Curious to the Book it self for full satisfaction, I shall now proceed and built upon it as a Truth solidly established, That all Bodies weigh according to their Matter;
(3.) Now since Gravity is found proportional to the Quantity of Matter, there is a manifest Necessity of admitting a Vacuum, another principal Doctrine of the Atomical Philosophy.
(3.) Now since Gravity is found proportional to the Quantity of Matter, there is a manifest Necessity of admitting a Vacuum, Another principal Doctrine of the Atomical Philosophy.
If it be said, that, though the difference of specifick Gravity may proceed from variety of Texture, the lighter Bodies being of a more loose and porous composition,
If it be said, that, though the difference of specific Gravity may proceed from variety of Texture, the lighter Bodies being of a more lose and porous composition,
and adapting it self to the figure of every Pore, may adequately fill them; and so prevent all vacuity, without increasing the weight: To this we answer;
and adapting it self to the figure of every Poor, may adequately fill them; and so prevent all vacuity, without increasing the weight: To this we answer;
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and that (notwithstanding some little objections full of cavil and sophistry) mere and simple Extension or Space hath a quite different nature and notion from real Body and impenetrable Substance.
and that (notwithstanding Some little objections full of cavil and sophistry) mere and simple Extension or Molle hath a quite different nature and notion from real Body and impenetrable Substance.
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By many and accurate Trials it manifestly appears, that Refined Gold, the most ponderous of known Bodies, (though even that must be allowed to be porous too,
By many and accurate Trials it manifestly appears, that Refined Gold, the most ponderous of known Bodies, (though even that must be allowed to be porous too,
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as to touch one another in every Point,) I say, Gold is in specifick weight to common Water as 19 to 1; and Water to common Air as 850 to 1: so that Gold is to Air as 16150 to 1. Whence it clearly appears, seeing Matter and Gravity are always commensurate, that (though we should allow the texture of Gold to be intirely close without any vacuity) the ordinary Air in which we live and respire is of so thin a composition, that 16149 parts of its dimensions are mere emptiness and Nothing;
as to touch one Another in every Point,) I say, Gold is in specific weight to Common Water as 19 to 1; and Water to Common Air as 850 to 1: so that Gold is to Air as 16150 to 1. Whence it clearly appears, seeing Matter and Gravity Are always commensurate, that (though we should allow the texture of Gold to be entirely close without any vacuity) the ordinary Air in which we live and respire is of so thin a composition, that 16149 parts of its dimensions Are mere emptiness and Nothing;
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But if Gold it self be admitted, as it must be, for a porous Concrete, the proportion of Void to Body in the texture of common Air will be so much the greater.
But if Gold it self be admitted, as it must be, for a porous Concrete, the proportion of Void to Body in the texture of Common Air will be so much the greater.
And thus it is in the lowest and densest region of the Air near the surface of the Earth, where the whole Mass of Air is in a state of violent compression, the inferior being press'd and constipated by the weight of all the incumbent.
And thus it is in the lowest and densest region of the Air near the surface of the Earth, where the Whole Mass of Air is in a state of violent compression, the inferior being pressed and constipated by the weight of all the incumbent.
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But, since the Air is now certainly known to consist of elastick or springy Particles, that have a continual tendency and endeavour to expand and display themselves;
But, since the Air is now Certainly known to consist of elastic or springy Particles, that have a continual tendency and endeavour to expand and display themselves;
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So that at the height of a few miles from the surface of the Earth, it is computed to have some million parts of empty space in its texture for one of solid Matter.
So that At the height of a few miles from the surface of the Earth, it is computed to have Some million parts of empty Molle in its texture for one of solid Matter.
if a small Sphere of common Air of one Inch Diameter (already 16149 parts Nothing) should be further expanded to the thinness of that Aether, it would more than take up the vast Orb of Saturn, which is many million million times bigger than the whole Globe of the Earth.
if a small Sphere of Common Air of one Inch Diameter (already 16149 parts Nothing) should be further expanded to the thinness of that Aether, it would more than take up the vast Orb of Saturn, which is many million million times bigger than the Whole Globe of the Earth.
we shall find, notwithstanding, that the void Space of our System is immensly bigger than all its corporeal Mass. For, to procede upon our supposition, that all the Matter within the Firmament is 50000 times bigger than the solid Globe of the Earth;
we shall find, notwithstanding, that the void Molle of our System is immensely bigger than all its corporeal Mass. For, to proceed upon our supposition, that all the Matter within the Firmament is 50000 times bigger than the solid Globe of the Earth;
if we assume the Diameter of the Orbis Magnus (wherein the Earth moves about the Sun) to be only 7000 times as big as the Diameter of the Earth (though the latest and most accurate Observations make it thrice 7000) and the Diameter of the Firmament to be only 100000 times as long as the Diameter of the Orbis Magnus (though it cannot possibly be less than that,
if we assume the Diameter of the Orbis Magnus (wherein the Earth moves about the Sun) to be only 7000 times as big as the Diameter of the Earth (though the latest and most accurate Observations make it thrice 7000) and the Diameter of the Firmament to be only 100000 times as long as the Diameter of the Orbis Magnus (though it cannot possibly be less than that,
and such great abatements on ours, That the Summ of empty Spaces within the Concave of the Firmament is 6860 million million million times bigger than All the Matter contain'd in it.
and such great abatements on ours, That the Sum of empty Spaces within the Concave of the Firmament is 6860 million million million times bigger than All the Matter contained in it.
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we will assume this reasonable supposition, That the same proportion of Void Space to Matter, which is found in our Sun's Region within the Sphere of the Fixt Stars, may competently well hold in the whole Mundane Space.
we will assume this reasonable supposition, That the same proportion of Void Molle to Matter, which is found in our Sun's Region within the Sphere of the Fixed Stars, may competently well hold in the Whole Mundane Molle.
we may safely affirm from certain and demonstrated Principles, That the empty Space of our Solar Region (comprehending half of the Diameter of the Firmament) is 8575 hundred thousand million million times more ample than all the corporeal substance in it.
we may safely affirm from certain and demonstrated Principles, That the empty Molle of our Solar Region (comprehending half of the Diameter of the Firmament) is 8575 hundred thousand million million times more ample than all the corporeal substance in it.
(2.) And secondly as to the state or condition of Matter before the World was a-making, which is compendiously exprest by the word Chaos; they must either suppose, that the Matter of our Solar System was evenly or well-nigh evenly diffused through the Region of the Sun, which would represent a particular Chaos:
(2.) And secondly as to the state or condition of Matter before the World was making, which is compendiously expressed by the word Chaos; they must either suppose, that the Matter of our Solar System was evenly or well-nigh evenly diffused through the Region of the Sun, which would represent a particular Chaos:
(3.) It is evident from what we have newly prov'd, that in the supposition of such a Chaos or such an even diffusion either of the whole Mundane Matter or that of our System (for it matters not which they assume) every single Particle would have a Sphere of Void Space around it 8575 hundred thousand million million times bigger than the dimensions of that Particle.
(3.) It is evident from what we have newly proved, that in the supposition of such a Chaos or such an even diffusion either of the Whole Mundane Matter or that of our System (for it matters not which they assume) every single Particle would have a Sphere of Void Molle around it 8575 hundred thousand million million times bigger than the dimensions of that Particle.
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From whence it appears, that every Particle (supposing them globular or not very oblong) would be above Nine million times their own length from any other Particle.
From whence it appears, that every Particle (supposing them globular or not very oblong) would be above Nine million times their own length from any other Particle.
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that is, at equal Distances from the Central one and from each other. So that if the Matter of our System or of the Universe was equally dispersed, like the supposed Chaos;
that is, At equal Distances from the Central one and from each other. So that if the Matter of our System or of the Universe was equally dispersed, like the supposed Chaos;
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First, By the Common Motion of Matter, proceeding from external Impulse and Conflict (without attraction) by which every Body moves uniformly in a direct line according to the determination of the impelling force.
First, By the Common Motion of Matter, proceeding from external Impulse and Conflict (without attraction) by which every Body moves uniformly in a Direct line according to the determination of the impelling force.
whereby the Atoms might be thrust and crowded to the middle of those Whirlpools, and there constipate one another into great solid Globes, such as now appear in the World.
whereby the Atoms might be thrust and crowded to the middle of those Whirlpools, and there constipate one Another into great solid Globes, such as now appear in the World.
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For they may assert, that Matter hath inherently and essentially such an internal energy, whereby it incessantly tends to unite it self to all other Matter:
For they may assert, that Matter hath inherently and essentially such an internal energy, whereby it incessantly tends to unite it self to all other Matter:
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so that several Particles, placed in a Void space, at any distance whatsoever would without any external impulse spontaneously convene and unite together.
so that several Particles, placed in a Void Molle, At any distance whatsoever would without any external impulse spontaneously convene and unite together.
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And thus the Atoms of the Chaos, though never so widely diffused, might by this innate property of Attraction soon assemble themselves into great sphaerical Masses,
And thus the Atoms of the Chaos, though never so widely diffused, might by this innate property of Attraction soon assemble themselves into great spherical Masses,
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For as to the Epicurean Theory, of Atoms descending down an infinite space by an inherent principle of Gravitation, which tends not toward other Matter,
For as to the Epicurean Theory, of Atoms descending down an infinite Molle by an inherent principle of Gravitation, which tends not towards other Matter,
But what it hath common with the other Explications, we will fully confute together with Them in these three Propositions. (1.) That by Common Motion (without attraction) the dissever'd Particles of the Chaos could never make the World;
But what it hath Common with the other Explications, we will Fully confute together with Them in these three Propositions. (1.) That by Common Motion (without attraction) the dissevered Particles of the Chaos could never make the World;
nor either acquire or continue such Motions, as the Planets now have. (2.) That such a mutual Gravitation or spontaneous Attraction can neither be inherent and essential to Matter;
nor either acquire or continue such Motions, as the Planets now have. (2.) That such a mutual Gravitation or spontaneous Attraction can neither be inherent and essential to Matter;
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nor ever supervene to it, unless impress'd and infused into it by a Divine Power. (3.) That though we should allow such Attraction to be natural and essential to all Matter;
nor ever supervene to it, unless impressed and infused into it by a Divine Power. (3.) That though we should allow such Attraction to be natural and essential to all Matter;
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or if they could form it, it could neither acquire such Motions, nor continue permanent in this state, without the Power and Providence of a Divine Being.
or if they could from it, it could neither acquire such Motions, nor continue permanent in this state, without the Power and Providence of a Divine Being.
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Any man, that considers the spacious void intervals of the Chaos, how immense they are in proportion to the bulk of the Atoms, will hardly induce himself to believe, that Particles so widely disseminated could ever throng and crowd one another into a close and compact texture.
Any man, that considers the spacious void intervals of the Chaos, how immense they Are in proportion to the bulk of the Atoms, will hardly induce himself to believe, that Particles so widely disseminated could ever throng and crowd one Another into a close and compact texture.
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some of whose Particles upon this supposition must have travell'd many millions of Leagues through the gloomy regions of Chaos, to place themselves where they now areBut then how rarely would there be any clashing at all;
Some of whose Particles upon this supposition must have traveled many millions of Leagues through the gloomy regions of Chaos, to place themselves where they now areBut then how rarely would there be any clashing At all;
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how very rarely in comparison to the number of Atoms? The whole multitude of them generally speaking, might freely move and rove for ever with very little occurring or interfering.
how very rarely in comparison to the number of Atoms? The Whole multitude of them generally speaking, might freely move and rove for ever with very little occurring or interfering.
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Let us suppose two Ships, fitted with durable Timber and Rigging, but without Pilot or Mariners, to be placed in the vast Atlantick or the Pacifique Ocean,
Let us suppose two Ships, fitted with durable Timber and Rigging, but without Pilot or Mariners, to be placed in the vast Atlantic or the Pacific Ocean,
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How many thousand years might expire, before those solitary Vessels should happen to strike one against the other? But let us imagine the Space yet more ample,
How many thousand Years might expire, before those solitary Vessels should happen to strike one against the other? But let us imagine the Molle yet more ample,
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might not they now move long enough without any danger of clashing? And yet I find, that the two nearest Atoms in our ev••ly diffused Chaos have ten thousand times less p••portion to the two Void circular Planes around them,
might not they now move long enough without any danger of clashing? And yet I find, that the two nearest Atoms in our ev••ly diffused Chaos have ten thousand times less p••portion to the two Void circular Planes around them,
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Is it not now utterly incredible, that our two Vessels, placed there Antipodes to each other, should ever happen to concur? And yet let me add, that the Ships would move in one and the same Surface;
Is it not now utterly incredible, that our two Vessels, placed there Antipodes to each other, should ever happen to concur? And yet let me add, that the Ships would move in one and the same Surface;
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but the Atoms may not only fly side-ways, but over likewise and under each other: which makes it many million times more improbable, that they should interfere than the Ships,
but the Atoms may not only fly sideways, but over likewise and under each other: which makes it many million times more improbable, that they should interfere than the Ships,
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But they may say, Though the Odds indeed be unspeakable that the Atoms do not convene in any set number of Trials, yet in an infinite Succession of them may not such a Combination possibly happen? But let them consider, that the improbability of Casual Hits is never diminished by repetition of Trials;
But they may say, Though the Odds indeed be unspeakable that the Atoms do not convene in any Set number of Trials, yet in an infinite Succession of them may not such a Combination possibly happen? But let them Consider, that the improbability of Casual Hits is never diminished by repetition of Trials;
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yet it's absolutely impossible, that those Masses should acquire such revolutions about the Sun. Let us suppose any one of those Masses to be the Present Earth.
yet it's absolutely impossible, that those Masses should acquire such revolutions about the Sun. Let us suppose any one of those Masses to be the Present Earth.
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Now the annual Revolution of the Earth must proceed (in this Hypothesis) either from the Summ and Result of the several motions of all the Particles that formed the Earth, or from a new Impulse from some external Matter, after it was formed.
Now the annual Revolution of the Earth must proceed (in this Hypothesis) either from the Sum and Result of the several motions of all the Particles that formed the Earth, or from a new Impulse from Some external Matter, After it was formed.
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But this is refuted from what we have shewn above, that those Spaces of the Aether may be reckon'd a mere Void, the whole Quantity of their Matter scarce amounting to the weight of a Grain.
But this is refuted from what we have shown above, that those Spaces of the Aether may be reckoned a mere Void, the Whole Quantity of their Matter scarce amounting to the weight of a Grain.
and there are observed to move, some in quite contrary courses to Theirs, and some in cross and oblique ones, in Planes inclined to the Plane of the Ecliptick in all kinds of Angles:
and there Are observed to move, Some in quite contrary courses to Theirs, and Some in cross and oblique ones, in Planes inclined to the Plane of the Ecliptic in all Kinds of Angles:
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nor bends in a Circle (which is a continual reflexion) unless either by some external Impulse, that may divert it from the direct motion, or by an intrinseck Principle of Gravity or Attraction that may make it describe a curve line about the attracting Body.
nor bends in a Circle (which is a continual reflection) unless either by Some external Impulse, that may divert it from the Direct motion, or by an intrinsic Principle of Gravity or Attraction that may make it describe a curve line about the attracting Body.
no possibility of effecting one single Revolution in way of a Vortex, which necessarily requires (if Attraction be not supposed) either an absolute Fulness of Matter,
no possibility of effecting one single Revolution in Way of a Vortex, which necessarily requires (if Attraction be not supposed) either an absolute Fullness of Matter,
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otherwise they would certainly fly out in Spiral Lines to the very circumference of the Vortex. But we have often inculcated, that the wide Tracts of the Aether may be reputed as a mere extended Void.
otherwise they would Certainly fly out in Spirae Lines to the very circumference of the Vortex. But we have often inculcated, that the wide Tracts of the Aether may be reputed as a mere extended Void.
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but they would immediately desert them and the neighbourhood of the Sun, and vanish away in Tangents to their several Circles into the Abyss of Mundane Space.
but they would immediately desert them and the neighbourhood of the Sun, and vanish away in Tangents to their several Circles into the Abyss of Mundane Molle.
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By Attraction we do not here understand what is improperly, though vulgarly, called so, in the operations of drawing, sucking, pumping, &c. which is really Pulsion and Trusion;
By Attraction we do not Here understand what is improperly, though vulgarly, called so, in the operations of drawing, sucking, pumping, etc. which is really Pulsion and Trusion;
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But we now mean (as we have explain'd it before) such a power and quality, whereby all parcels of Matter would mutually attract or mutually tend and press to all others;
But we now mean (as we have explained it before) such a power and quality, whereby all parcels of Matter would mutually attract or mutually tend and press to all Others;
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and yet had never attracted nor convened before, in that infinite duration: which is so monstrous an absurdity, as even They will blush to be charged with.
and yet had never attracted nor convened before, in that infinite duration: which is so monstrous an absurdity, as even They will blush to be charged with.
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For how is it possible, that the Matter of solid Masses like Earth and Planets and Stars should fly up from their Centers against its inherent principle of mutual Attraction,
For how is it possible, that the Matter of solid Masses like Earth and Planets and Stars should fly up from their Centers against its inherent principle of mutual Attraction,
'Tis utterly unconceivable, that inanimate brute Matter, without the mediation of some Immaterial Being, should operate upon and affect other Matter without mutual Contact;
It's utterly unconceivable, that inanimate brutus Matter, without the mediation of Some Immaterial Being, should operate upon and affect other Matter without mutual Contact;
that distant Bodies should act upon each other through a Vacuum without the intervention of something else by and through which the action may be conveyed from one to the other.
that distant Bodies should act upon each other through a Vacuum without the intervention of something Else by and through which the actium may be conveyed from one to the other.
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'tis an operation or virtue or influence of distant Bodies upon each other through an empty Interval, without any Effluvia or Exhalations or other corporeal Medium to convey and transmit it.
it's an operation or virtue or influence of distant Bodies upon each other through an empty Interval, without any Effluvia or Exhalations or other corporeal Medium to convey and transmit it.
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it is consequently most manifest, since it doth not depend upon Motion or Rest or Figure or Position of Parts, which are all the ways that Matter can diversify it self, that it could never supervene to it,
it is consequently most manifest, since it does not depend upon Motion or Rest or Figure or Position of Parts, which Are all the ways that Matter can diversify it self, that it could never supervene to it,
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we shall presently shew, that it would be wholly unable to form the World out of Chaos. What then if it be made appear, that there is really such a Power of Gravity, which cannot be ascribed to mere Matter, perpetually acting in the constitution of the present System? This would be a new and invincible Argument for the Being of God:
we shall presently show, that it would be wholly unable to from the World out of Chaos. What then if it be made appear, that there is really such a Power of Gravity, which cannot be ascribed to mere Matter, perpetually acting in the constitution of the present System? This would be a new and invincible Argument for the Being of God:
that the Gravitating power of each of them is exactly proportional to their Matter, and arises from the several Gravitations or Attractions of all the individual Particles that compose the whole Mass:
that the Gravitating power of each of them is exactly proportional to their Matter, and arises from the several Gravitations or Attractions of all the Individu Particles that compose the Whole Mass:
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that this Universal Attraction or Gravitation is an incessant, regular and uniform Action by certain and establish'd Laws according to Quantity of Matter and Longitude of Distance:
that this Universal Attraction or Gravitation is an incessant, regular and uniform Actium by certain and established Laws according to Quantity of Matter and Longitude of Distance:
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Now how is it possible that these things should be effected by any Material and Mechanical Agent? We have evinced, that mere Matter cannot operate upon Matter without mutual Contact.
Now how is it possible that these things should be effected by any Material and Mechanical Agent? We have evinced, that mere Matter cannot operate upon Matter without mutual Contact.
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It remains then, that these Phaenomena are produced either by the intervention of Air or Aether or other such medium, that communicates the Impulse from one Body to another;
It remains then, that these Phaenomena Are produced either by the intervention of Air or Aether or other such medium, that communicates the Impulse from one Body to Another;
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But what impulse or agitation can be propagated through the Aether from one Particle entombed and wedged in the very Center of the Earth to another in the Center of Saturn? Yet even those two Particles do reciprocally affect each other with the same force and vigour,
But what impulse or agitation can be propagated through the Aether from one Particle entombed and wedged in the very Centre of the Earth to Another in the Centre of Saturn? Yet even those two Particles do reciprocally affect each other with the same force and vigour,
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to do this mechanically, the same physical Point of Matter must move all manner of ways equally and constantly in the same instant and moment; which is flatly impossible.
to do this mechanically, the same physical Point of Matter must move all manner of ways equally and constantly in the same instant and moment; which is flatly impossible.
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Nay every single Particle of the very Effluvia (since they also attract and gravitate) must in this Supposition emit other secondary Effluvia all the World over;
Nay every single Particle of the very Effluvia (since they also attract and gravitate) must in this Supposition emit other secondary Effluvia all the World over;
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and proceeds from a higher principle, a Divine energy and impression. III. Thirdly we affirm; That, though we shouldallow, that reciprocal Attraction is essential to Matter;
and proceeds from a higher principle, a Divine energy and impression. III. Thirdly we affirm; That, though we shouldallow, that reciprocal Attraction is essential to Matter;
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or if they could form it, yet it could neither acquire these Revolutions, nor subsist in the present condition, without the Conservation and Providence of a Divine Being.
or if they could from it, yet it could neither acquire these Revolutions, nor subsist in the present condition, without the Conservation and Providence of a Divine Being.
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(1.) For first, if the Matter of the Universe, and consequently the Space through which it's diffused, be supposed to be Finite (and I think it might be demonstrated to be so;
(1.) For First, if the Matter of the Universe, and consequently the Molle through which it's diffused, be supposed to be Finite (and I think it might be demonstrated to be so;
but that we have already exceeded the just measures of a Sermon) then, since every single Particle hath an innate Gravitation toward all others, proportionated by Matter and Distance:
but that we have already exceeded the just measures of a Sermon) then, since every single Particle hath an innate Gravitation towards all Others, proportionated by Matter and Distance:
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it evidently appears, that the outward Atoms of the Chaos would necessarily tend inwards and descend from all quarters toward the Middle of the whole Space;
it evidently appears, that the outward Atoms of the Chaos would necessarily tend inward and descend from all quarters towards the Middle of the Whole Molle;
yet however they could not possibly acquire such Revolutions in Circular Orbs, or (which is all one to our present purpose) in Ellipses very little Eccentric.
yet however they could not possibly acquire such Revolutions in Circular Orbs, or (which is all one to our present purpose) in Ellipses very little Eccentric.
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Or were each formed in the same Orbs, in which they now move? But then they must have moved from the Point of Rest, in an horizontal Line without any inclination or descent.
Or were each formed in the same Orbs, in which they now move? But then they must have moved from the Point of Rest, in an Horizontal Line without any inclination or descent.
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For Gravity alone must have carried them downwards to the Vicinity of the Sun. And that the ambient Aether is too liquid and empty, to impell them horizontally with that prodigious celerity, we have sufficiently proved before.
For Gravity alone must have carried them downwards to the Vicinity of the Sun. And that the ambient Aether is too liquid and empty, to impel them horizontally with that prodigious celerity, we have sufficiently proved before.
each with its present degree of Velocity, acquired by the fall? But then why did they not continue their descent, till they were contiguous to the Sun;
each with its present degree of Velocity, acquired by the fallen? But then why did they not continue their descent, till they were contiguous to the Sun;
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whither both Mutual Attraction and Impetus carried them? What natural Agent could turn them aside, could impell them so strongly with a transverse Side-blow against that tremendous Weight and Rapidity,
whither both Mutual Attraction and Impetus carried them? What natural Agent could turn them aside, could impel them so strongly with a transverse Side-blow against that tremendous Weight and Rapidity,
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and so they might fetch a compass about it, and then return and ascend by the same steps and degrees of Motion and Velocity, with which they descended before.
and so they might fetch a compass about it, and then return and ascend by the same steps and Degrees of Motion and Velocity, with which they descended before.
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Such an eccentric Motion as this, much after the manner that Comets revolve about the Sun, they might possibly acquire by their innate principle of Gravity:
Such an eccentric Motion as this, much After the manner that Comets revolve about the Sun, they might possibly acquire by their innate principle of Gravity:
but circular Revolutions in concentric Orbs about the Sun or other central Body could in no-wise be attain'd without the power of the Divine Arm. For the Case of the Planetary Motions is this.
but circular Revolutions in concentric Orbs about the Sun or other central Body could in nowise be attained without the power of the Divine Arm. For the Case of the Planetary Motions is this.
and a transverse Impulse of a just quantity in each, projecting them directly in Tangents to those Orbs. The Compound Motion, which arises from this Gravitation and Projection together, describes the present Revolutions of the Primary Planets about the Sun,
and a transverse Impulse of a just quantity in each, projecting them directly in Tangents to those Orbs. The Compound Motion, which arises from this Gravitation and Projection together, describes the present Revolutions of the Primary Planets about the Sun,
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Now although Gravity could be innate (which we have prov'd that it cannot be) yet certainly this projected, this transverse and violent Motion can only be ascribed to the Right hand of the most high God, Creator of Heaven and Earth.
Now although Gravity could be innate (which we have proved that it cannot be) yet Certainly this projected, this transverse and violent Motion can only be ascribed to the Right hand of the most high God, Creator of Heaven and Earth.
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nor approaching nearer to him? We have shewn, that a Transverse Impulse, impress'd upon the Planets, retains them in their several Orbs, that they are not drawn down toward the Sun. And again, their Gravitating Powers so incline them towards the Sun, that they are not carried upwards beyond their due distance from him.
nor approaching nearer to him? We have shown, that a Transverse Impulse, impressed upon the Planets, retains them in their several Orbs, that they Are not drawn down towards the Sun. And again, their Gravitating Powers so incline them towards the Sun, that they Are not carried upward beyond their due distance from him.
But the Transverse Impulse we conceive to have been one single Act. For by reason of the Inactivity of Matter and its inability to change its present State either of Moving or Resting, that Transverse Motion would from one single Impulse continue for ever equal and uniform,
But the Transverse Impulse we conceive to have been one single Act. For by reason of the Inactivity of Matter and its inability to change its present State either of Moving or Resting, that Transverse Motion would from one single Impulse continue for ever equal and uniform,
So that the Planets, since they move Horizontally (whereby Gravity doth not alter their swiftness) and through the liquid and unresisting Spaces of the Heavens (where either no Bodies at all or inconsiderable ones do occur) may preserve the same Velocity, which the first Impulse imprest upon them, not only for five or six thousand years, but many Millions of Millions.
So that the Planets, since they move Horizontally (whereby Gravity does not altar their swiftness) and through the liquid and unresisting Spaces of the Heavens (where either no Bodies At all or inconsiderable ones do occur) may preserve the same Velocity, which the First Impulse impressed upon them, not only for five or six thousand Years, but many Millions of Millions.
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It appears then, that if there was but One Vast Sun in the Universe, and all the rest were Planets, revolving around him in Concentric Orbs, at convenient Distances:
It appears then, that if there was but One Vast Sun in the Universe, and all the rest were Planets, revolving around him in Concentric Orbs, At convenient Distances:
For if All have not such a power, what is it that could make that difference between Bodies of the same sort? Nothing surely but a Deity, could have so arbitrarily indued our Sun and Planets with a Power of Gravity not essential to Matter;
For if All have not such a power, what is it that could make that difference between Bodies of the same sort? Nothing surely but a Deity, could have so arbitrarily endued our Sun and Planets with a Power of Gravity not essential to Matter;
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For since they are neither revolved about a common Center, nor have any Transverse Impulse, what is there else to restrain them from approaching toward each other,
For since they Are neither revolved about a Common Centre, nor have any Transverse Impulse, what is there Else to restrain them from approaching towards each other,
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as their Gravitating Power incites them? What Natural Cause can overcome Nature it self? What is it that holds and keeps them in fixed Stations and Intervals against an incessant and inherent Tendency to desert them? Nothing could hinder,
as their Gravitating Power incites them? What Natural Cause can overcome Nature it self? What is it that holds and keeps them in fixed Stations and Intervals against an incessant and inherent Tendency to desert them? Nothing could hinder,
but that the Outward Stars with their Systems of Planets must necessarily have descended toward the middlemost System of the Universe, whither all would be the most strongly attracted from all parts of a Finite Space.
but that the Outward Stars with their Systems of Planets must necessarily have descended towards the middlemost System of the Universe, whither all would be the most strongly attracted from all parts of a Finite Molle.
It is evident therefore that the present Frame of Sun and Fixt Stars could not possibly subsist without the Providence of that Almighty Deity, who spake the word and they were made, who commanded and they were created;
It is evident Therefore that the present Frame of Sun and Fixed Stars could not possibly subsist without the Providence of that Almighty Deity, who spoke the word and they were made, who commanded and they were created;
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(2.) And secondly in the Supposition of an infinite Chaos, 'tis hard indeed to determin, what would follow in this imaginary Case from an innate Principle of Gravity.
(2.) And secondly in the Supposition of an infinite Chaos, it's hard indeed to determine, what would follow in this imaginary Case from an innate Principle of Gravity.
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But to hasten to a conclusion, we will grant for the present, that the diffused Matter might convene into an infinite Number of great Masses at great distances from one another,
But to hasten to a conclusion, we will grant for the present, that the diffused Matter might convene into an infinite Number of great Masses At great distances from one Another,
And though we should concede, that these Revolutions might be acquired, and that all were settled and constituted in the present State and Posture of Things;
And though we should concede, that these Revolutions might be acquired, and that all were settled and constituted in the present State and Posture of Things;
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yet, we say, the continuance of this Frame and Order, for so long a duration as the known Ages of the World, must necessarily infer the Existence of God.
yet, we say, the Continuance of this Frame and Order, for so long a duration as the known Ages of the World, must necessarily infer the Existence of God.
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That unless the very mathematical Center of Gravity of every System be placed and fixed in the very mathematical Center of the Attractive Power of all the rest;
That unless the very mathematical Centre of Gravity of every System be placed and fixed in the very mathematical Centre of the Attractive Power of all the rest;
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they cannot be evenly attracted on all sides, but must preponderate some way or other. Now he that considers, what a mathematical Center is, and that Quantity is infinitely divisible;
they cannot be evenly attracted on all sides, but must preponderate Some Way or other. Now he that considers, what a mathematical Centre is, and that Quantity is infinitely divisible;
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will never be persuaded, that such an Universal Equilibrium arising from the coincidence of Infinite Centers can naturally be acquired or maintained. If they say;
will never be persuaded, that such an Universal Equilibrium arising from the coincidence of Infinite Centers can naturally be acquired or maintained. If they say;
so that they would not revolve in curve Lines, but fly away in direct Tangents, till they struck against other Planets or Stars in some remote regions of the Infinite Space.
so that they would not revolve in curve Lines, but fly away in Direct Tangents, till they struck against other Planets or Stars in Some remote regions of the Infinite Molle.
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And now, O thou almighty and eternal Creator, having considered the Heavens the work of thy fingers, the Moon and the Stars which thou hast ordained, with all the company of Heaven we laud and magnify thy glorious Name, evermore praising thee and saying;
And now, Oh thou almighty and Eternal Creator, having considered the Heavens the work of thy fingers, the Moon and the Stars which thou hast ordained, with all the company of Heaven we laud and magnify thy glorious Name, evermore praising thee and saying;
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The Eighth SERMON preached December 5. 1692. Acts XIV. 15, &c. That ye should turn from these vanities unto the living God, who made Heaven and Earth and the Sea,
The Eighth SERMON preached December 5. 1692. Acts XIV. 15, etc. That you should turn from these vanities unto the living God, who made Heaven and Earth and the Sea,
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And even at the first and general View it very evidently appears to us (which is our FOURTH and Last Proposition,) That the Order and Beauty of the Systematical Parts of the World, the Discernible Ends and Final Causes of them, the NONLATINALPHABET or Meliority above what was necessary to be, do evince by a reflex Argument, that it could not be produced by Mechanism or Chance,
And even At the First and general View it very evidently appears to us (which is our FOURTH and Last Proposition,) That the Order and Beauty of the Systematical Parts of the World, the Discernible Ends and Final Causes of them, the or Meliority above what was necessary to be, do evince by a reflex Argument, that it could not be produced by Mechanism or Chance,
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but by an Intelligent and Benign Agent, that by his excellent Wisdom made the Heavens. But before we engage in this Disquisition, we must offer one necessary Caution;
but by an Intelligent and Benign Agent, that by his excellent Wisdom made the Heavens. But before we engage in this Disquisition, we must offer one necessary Caution;
Nor do we count it any absurdity, that such a vast and immense Universe should be made for the sole use of such mean and unworthy Creatures as the Children of Men.
Nor do we count it any absurdity, that such a vast and immense Universe should be made for the sole use of such mean and unworthy Creatures as the Children of Men.
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we may affirm, without over-valuing Humane Nature, that the Soul of one vertuous and religious Man is of greater worth and excellency than the Sun and his Planets and all the Stars in the World.
we may affirm, without overvaluing Humane Nature, that the Soul of one virtuous and religious Man is of greater worth and excellency than the Sun and his Planets and all the Stars in the World.
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for her officious Courtesie in long Winter Nights, especiaally to the more Northern Nations, who in a continual Night it may be of a whole month are so pretty well accommodated by the Light of the Moon reflected from frozen Snow, that they do not much envy their Antipodes a month's presence of the Sun:
for her officious Courtesy in long Winter Nights, especiaally to the more Northern nations, who in a continual Night it may be of a Whole Monn Are so pretty well accommodated by the Light of the Moon reflected from frozen Snow, that they do not much envy their Antipodes a month's presence of the Sun:
But we dare not undertake to shew, what advantage is brought to Us by those innumerable Stars in the Galaxy and other parts of the Firmament, not discernible by naked eyes,
But we Dare not undertake to show, what advantage is brought to Us by those innumerable Stars in the Galaxy and other parts of the Firmament, not discernible by naked eyes,
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But would it not raise in us a higher apprehension of the infinite Majesty and boundless Beneficence of God, to suppose that those remote and vast Bodies were formed, not merely upon Our account to be peept at through an Optick Glass,
But would it not raise in us a higher apprehension of the infinite Majesty and boundless Beneficence of God, to suppose that those remote and vast Bodies were formed, not merely upon Our account to be peeped At through an Optic Glass,
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but for different ends and nobler purposes? And yet who will deny, but that there are great multitudes of lucid Stars even beyond the reach of the best Telescopes;
but for different ends and Nobler Purposes? And yet who will deny, but that there Are great Multitudes of lucid Stars even beyond the reach of the best Telescopes;
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nor gives the Sacrifice of Praise and Worship to the Author of its Being. It remains therefore, that all Bodies were formed for the sake of Intelligent Minds:
nor gives the Sacrifice of Praise and Worship to the Author of its Being. It remains Therefore, that all Bodies were formed for the sake of Intelligent Minds:
why may not all other Planets be created for the like Uses, each for their own Inhabitants which have Life and Understanding? If any man will indulge himself in this Speculation, he need not quarrel with revealed Religion upon such an account.
why may not all other Planets be created for the like Uses, each for their own Inhabitants which have Life and Understanding? If any man will indulge himself in this Speculation, he need not quarrel with revealed Religion upon such an account.
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and yet the same Author, in the ensuing parts of the Pentateuch, makes not unfrequent mention of the Angels of God. Neither need we be sollicitous about the condition of those Planetary People,
and yet the same Author, in the ensuing parts of the Pentateuch, makes not unfrequent mention of the Angels of God. Neither need we be solicitous about the condition of those Planetary People,
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but a Rational Mind of such particular Faculties, united to an Organical Body of such a certain Structure and Form, in such peculiar Laws of Connexion between the Operations and Affections of the Mind and the Motions of the Body.
but a Rational Mind of such particular Faculties, united to an Organical Body of such a certain Structure and From, in such peculiar Laws of Connexion between the Operations and Affections of the Mind and the Motions of the Body.
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some in their natural perfections higher than Humane Souls, others inferior. But a Mind of superior or meaner capacities than Humane would constitute a different Species,
Some in their natural perfections higher than Humane Souls, Others inferior. But a Mind of superior or meaner capacities than Humane would constitute a different Species,
For this Sympathetical Union of a Rational Soul with Matter, so as to produce a Vital communication between them, is an arbitrary institution of the Divine Wisdom:
For this Sympathetical union of a Rational Soul with Matter, so as to produce a Vital communication between them, is an arbitrary Institution of the Divine Wisdom:
there is no reason nor foundation in the separate natures of either substance, why any Motion in the Body should produce any Sensation at all in the Soul;
there is no reason nor Foundation in the separate nature's of either substance, why any Motion in the Body should produce any Sensation At all in the Soul;
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God therefore may have join'd Immaterial Souls, even of the same Class and Capacities in their separate State, to other kinds of Bodies and in other Laws of Union;
God Therefore may have joined Immaterial Souls, even of the same Class and Capacities in their separate State, to other Kinds of Bodies and in other Laws of union;
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So that we ought not upon any account to conclude, that if there be Rational Inhabitants in the Moon or Mars or any unknown Planets of other Systems, they must therefore have Humane Nature,
So that we ought not upon any account to conclude, that if there be Rational Inhabitants in the Moon or Mars or any unknown Planets of other Systems, they must Therefore have Humane Nature,
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And thus much was necessary to be here inculcated (which will obviate and preclude the most considerable objections of our Adversaries) that we do not determine the Final Causes and Usefulness of the Systematical parts of the World, merely as they have respect to the Exigencies or Conveniencies of Humane Life.
And thus much was necessary to be Here inculcated (which will obviate and preclude the most considerable objections of our Adversaries) that we do not determine the Final Causes and Usefulness of the Systematical parts of the World, merely as they have respect to the Exigencies or Conveniences of Humane Life.
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Let us now turn our thoughts and imaginations to the Frame of our System, if there we may trace any visible footsteps of Divine Wisdom and Beneficence.
Let us now turn our thoughts and Imaginations to the Frame of our System, if there we may trace any visible footsteps of Divine Wisdom and Beneficence.
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But we are all liable to many mistakes by the prejudices of Childhood and Youth, which few of us ever correct by a serious scrutiny in our riper years,
But we Are all liable to many mistakes by the prejudices of Childhood and Youth, which few of us ever correct by a serious scrutiny in our riper Years,
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and a Contemplation of the Phaenomena of Nature in their Causes and Beginnings. What we have always seen to be done in one constant and uniform manner;
and a Contemplation of the Phaenomena of Nature in their Causes and Beginnings. What we have always seen to be done in one constant and uniform manner;
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'Tis evident that all the Planets receive Heat and Light from the body of the Sun. Our own Earth in particular would be barren and desolate, a dead dark lump of Clay, without the benign influence of the Solar Rayes;
It's evident that all the Planets receive Heat and Light from the body of the Sun. Our own Earth in particular would be barren and desolate, a dead dark lump of Clay, without the benign influence of the Solar Rays;
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so the Secondary ones are moved about Them, the Moon about the Earth, the Satellites about Iupiter, and others about Saturn; the one as regularly as the other, in the same Sesquialteral proportion of the times of their Periodical Revolutions to the Semidiameters of their Orbs. So that,
so the Secondary ones Are moved about Them, the Moon about the Earth, the Satellites about Iupiter, and Others about Saturn; the one as regularly as the other, in the same Sesquialteral proportion of the times of their Periodical Revolutions to the Semidiameters of their Orbs. So that,
though we suppose the present Existence and Conservation of the System, yet the Sun might have been a Body without Light or Heat, of the same kind with the Earth and Iupiter and Saturn. But then what horrid darkness and desolation must have reign'd in the World? It had been unfit for the Divine purposes in creating vegetable and sensitive and rational Creatures.
though we suppose the present Existence and Conservation of the System, yet the Sun might have been a Body without Light or Heat, of the same kind with the Earth and Iupiter and Saturn. But then what horrid darkness and desolation must have reigned in the World? It had been unfit for the Divine Purposes in creating vegetable and sensitive and rational Creatures.
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there must be given to each a determinate Impulse, these present particular degrees of Velocity which they now have, in proportion to their Distances from the Sun and to the quantity of the Solar Matter.
there must be given to each a determinate Impulse, these present particular Degrees of Velocity which they now have, in proportion to their Distances from the Sun and to the quantity of the Solar Matter.
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or had their Distances from the Sun, or the quantity of the Sun's Matter and consequently his Attractive Power been greater or less than they are now, with the same Velocities:
or had their Distances from the Sun, or the quantity of the Sun's Matter and consequently his Attractive Power been greater or less than they Are now, with the same Velocities:
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Now that all these Distances and Motions and Quantities of Matter should be so accurately and harmoniously adjusted in this great Variety of our System, is above the fortuitous Hits of blind material Causes,
Now that all these Distances and Motions and Quantities of Matter should be so accurately and harmoniously adjusted in this great Variety of our System, is above the fortuitous Hits of blind material Causes,
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and must certainly flow from that eternal Fountain of Wisdom, the Creator of Heaven and Earth, who always acts Geometrically, by just and adequate numbers and weights and measures.
and must Certainly flow from that Eternal Fountain of Wisdom, the Creator of Heaven and Earth, who always acts Geometrically, by just and adequate numbers and weights and measures.
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sometimes they would have approached to the Sun as near as the Orb of Mercury, and sometimes have exorbitated beyond the distance of Saturn: and some have quite left the Sun without ever returning.
sometime they would have approached to the Sun as near as the Orb of Mercury, and sometime have exorbitated beyond the distance of Saturn: and Some have quite left the Sun without ever returning.
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no living thing could have endured such unspeakable excesses of Heat and Cold: all the Animals of our Earth must inevitably have perished, or rather never have been.
no living thing could have endured such unspeakable Excesses of Heat and Cold: all the Animals of our Earth must inevitably have perished, or rather never have been.
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so certain it is that the circular Revolutions of the Earth (and Planets) rather than those other Motions which might as possibly have been, do declare not only the Power of God, but his Wisdom and Goodness. III. It is manifest by our last Discourse, that the Aethereal Spaces are perfectly fluid;
so certain it is that the circular Revolutions of the Earth (and Planets) rather than those other Motions which might as possibly have been, do declare not only the Power of God, but his Wisdom and goodness. III. It is manifest by our last Discourse, that the Ethereal Spaces Are perfectly fluid;
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which rowl through those Regions as free and unresisted, as if they moved in a vacuum. So that any of them might as possibly have moved in opposite Courses to the present,
which roll through those Regions as free and unresisted, as if they moved in a vacuum. So that any of them might as possibly have moved in opposite Courses to the present,
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and in Planes crossing the Plane of the Ecliptick in any kind of Angles. Now if the System had been fortuitously formed by the convening Matter of a Chaos;
and in Planes crossing the Plane of the Ecliptic in any kind of Angles. Now if the System had been fortuitously formed by the convening Matter of a Chaos;
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whereas Iupiter and Saturn, that are vastly greater than the rest and have many Satellites about them, are wisely removed to the extreme Regions of the System,
whereas Iupiter and Saturn, that Are vastly greater than the rest and have many Satellites about them, Are wisely removed to the extreme Regions of the System,
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IV. But let us consider the particular Situation of our Earth and its distance from the Sun. It is now placed so conveniently, that Plants thrive and flourish in it, and Animals live:
IV. But let us Consider the particular Situation of our Earth and its distance from the Sun. It is now placed so conveniently, that Plants thrive and flourish in it, and Animals live:
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But how came it to pass at the beginning, that the Earth moved in its present Orb? We have shown before, that if Gravity and a Projected Motion be fitly proportion'd, any Planet would freely revolve at any assignable distance within the Space of the whole System.
But how Come it to pass At the beginning, that the Earth moved in its present Orb? We have shown before, that if Gravity and a Projected Motion be fitly proportioned, any Planet would freely revolve At any assignable distance within the Molle of the Whole System.
and is reciprocally proportional to the square of the distance from the Body of the Sun. Now by this Calculation, suppose the Earth should be removed and placed nearer to the Sun,
and is reciprocally proportional to the square of the distance from the Body of the Sun. Now by this Calculation, suppose the Earth should be removed and placed nearer to the Sun,
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But suppose the Earth should be carried to the great Distance of Saturn; there the whole Globe would be one Frigid Zone, the deepest Seas under the very Equator would be frozen to the bottom;
But suppose the Earth should be carried to the great Distance of Saturn; there the Whole Globe would be one Frigid Zone, the Deepest Seas under the very Equator would be frozen to the bottom;
It was much better therefore, that the Earth should move where it does, than in a much greater or less Interval from the Body of the Sun. And if you place it at any other Distance, either less or more than Saturn or Mercury; you will still alter it for the worse proportionally to the Change.
It was much better Therefore, that the Earth should move where it does, than in a much greater or less Interval from the Body of the Sun. And if you place it At any other Distance, either less or more than Saturn or Mercury; you will still altar it for the Worse proportionally to the Change.
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If any one shall think with himself, How then can any Animal at all live in Mercury and Saturn in such intense degrees of Heat and Cold? Let him only consider, that the Matter of each Planet may have a different density and texture and form, which will dispose and qualifie it to be acted on by greater or less degrees of Heat according to their several Situations;
If any one shall think with himself, How then can any Animal At all live in Mercury and Saturn in such intense Degrees of Heat and Cold? Let him only Consider, that the Matter of each Planet may have a different density and texture and from, which will dispose and qualify it to be acted on by greater or less Degrees of Heat according to their several Situations;
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so that in 24 hours space it hath turn'd all the parts of the Equinoctial to the rayes of the Sun. Now the Uses of this vertiginous motion are very conspicuous;
so that in 24 hours Molle it hath turned all the parts of the Equinoctial to the rays of the Sun. Now the Uses of this vertiginous motion Are very conspicuous;
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than expose always the same side to the action of the Sun. But how came it to be so moved? not from any necessity of the Laws of Motion or the System of the Heavens.
than expose always the same side to the actium of the Sun. But how Come it to be so moved? not from any necessity of the Laws of Motion or the System of the Heavens.
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But let us compare the mutual proportion of these Diurnal and Annual Revolutions; for they are distinct from one another, and have a different degree of Velocity.
But let us compare the mutual proportion of these Diurnal and Annual Revolutions; for they Are distinct from one Another, and have a different degree of Velocity.
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But within the same space of a year the Center of the Earth is carried above 50 times as far once round the Orbis Magnus, whose wideness we now assume to be 20000 Terrestrial Diameters.
But within the same Molle of a year the Centre of the Earth is carried above 50 times as Far once round the Orbis Magnus, whose wideness we now assume to be 20000 Terrestrial Diameters.
So that the annual motion is more than 50 times swifter than the Diurnal Rotation, though we measure the latter from the Equator, where the Celerity is the greatest.
So that the annual motion is more than 50 times swifter than the Diurnal Rotation, though we measure the latter from the Equator, where the Celerity is the greatest.
What was it then that prescribed this particular Celerity to each Motion, this proportion and temperament between them both? Let us examin it by our former Rule:
What was it then that prescribed this particular Celerity to each Motion, this proportion and temperament between them both? Let us examine it by our former Rule:
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We all know from the very Elements of Astronomy, that this inclined Position of the Axis, which keeps always the same Direction and a constant Parallelism to it self, is the sole cause of these gratefull and needfull Vicissitudes of the four Seasons of the Year,
We all know from the very Elements of Astronomy, that this inclined Position of the Axis, which keeps always the same Direction and a constant Parallelism to it self, is the sole cause of these grateful and needful Vicissitudes of the four Seasons of the Year,
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the Sun would never come nearer us, than he doth now on the tenth of March or the twelfth of September. But would we rather part with the Parallelism? Let us suppose then that the Axis of the Earth keeps always the same Inclination toward the body of the Sun:
the Sun would never come nearer us, than he does now on the tenth of March or the twelfth of September. But would we rather part with the Parallelism? Let us suppose then that the Axis of the Earth keeps always the same Inclination towards the body of the Sun:
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this indeed would cause a variety of Days and Nights and Seasons on the Earth; but then every particular Country would have always the same diversity of Day and Night,
this indeed would cause a variety of Days and Nights and Seasons on the Earth; but then every particular Country would have always the same diversity of Day and Night,
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But shall the Axis rather observe no constant inclination to any thing, but vary and waver at uncertain times and places? This would be a happy Constitution indeed.
But shall the Axis rather observe no constant inclination to any thing, but vary and waver At uncertain times and places? This would be a happy Constitution indeed.
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by those surprizing Nods of the Pole we might be tossed backward or forward in a moment from Ianuary to Iune, nay possibly from the Ianuary of Greenland to the Iune of Abessinia. It is better therefore upon all accounts that the Axis should be continued in its present posture and direction:
by those surprising Nods of the Pole we might be tossed backward or forward in a moment from Ianuary to Iune, nay possibly from the Ianuary of Greenland to the Iune of Abessinia. It is better Therefore upon all accounts that the Axis should be continued in its present posture and direction:
And first as to the Universal and Perpetual Spring, 'tis a mere Poetical Fancy, and (bating the equality of Days and Nights which is a thing of small value) as to the other properties of a Spring, it is naturally impossible, being repugnant to the very form of the Globe.
And First as to the Universal and Perpetual Spring, it's a mere Poetical Fancy, and (bating the equality of Days and Nights which is a thing of small valve) as to the other properties of a Spring, it is naturally impossible, being repugnant to the very from of the Globe.
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and as for those Countries that are nearer the Poles, in which number are our own and the most considerable Nations of the World, a Perpetual Spring will not do their business;
and as for those Countries that Are nearer the Poles, in which number Are our own and the most considerable nations of the World, a Perpetual Spring will not do their business;
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So that the whole Globe would continue in the same Distance from the Sun, and receive the same quantity of Heat from him in a Year or any assignable time, in either Hypothesis.
So that the Whole Globe would continue in the same Distance from the Sun, and receive the same quantity of Heat from him in a Year or any assignable time, in either Hypothesis.
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or so disposed as it is, a greater share of it in Summer and in Winter a less? It must needs be allowed, that the Temperate Zones have no Heat to spare in Summer;
or so disposed as it is, a greater share of it in Summer and in Winter a less? It must needs be allowed, that the Temperate Zones have no Heat to spare in Summer;
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as this is a known and familiar experiment, That such a quantity of Fewel all kindled at once will cause Water to boil, which being lighted gradually and successively will never be able to do it.
as this is a known and familiar experiment, That such a quantity of Fuel all kindled At once will cause Water to boil, which being lighted gradually and successively will never be able to do it.
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and as to that little that could be inhabited, there is no reason to expect, that it would constantly enjoy that admired Calm and Serenity. If the assertion were true;
and as to that little that could be inhabited, there is no reason to expect, that it would constantly enjoy that admired Cam and Serenity. If the assertion were true;
but partly and perhaps most frequently upon Steams and Exhalations from subterraneous Heat, upon the Positions of the Moon, the Situations of Seas or Mountains or Lakes or Woods,
but partly and perhaps most frequently upon Steams and Exhalations from subterraneous Heat, upon the Positions of the Moon, the Situations of Seas or Mountains or Lake's or Woods,
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and that then could be the coldest and rainiest season, the Winter of the Year, when the Sun was the nearest of all, and steer'd directly over mens heads.
and that then could be the Coldest and rainiest season, the Winter of the Year, when the Sun was the nearest of all, and steered directly over men's Heads.
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for 'tis not caused by certain and regular Motions, nor subject to Mathematical Calculations. But if we may make a conjecture from the present Constitution;
for it's not caused by certain and regular Motions, nor Subject to Mathematical Calculations. But if we may make a conjecture from the present Constitution;
for 'tis very well known, that the Months of March and September, the two Aequinoxes of Our year, are the most windy and tempestuous, the most unsettled and unequable of Seasons in most Countries of the World.
for it's very well known, that the Months of March and September, the two Aequinoxes of Our year, Are the most windy and tempestuous, the most unsettled and unequable of Seasons in most Countries of the World.
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It appears therefore, that the gradual Vicissitudes of Heat and Cold are so far from shortning the thread of man's Life, or impairing his intellectual Faculties;
It appears Therefore, that the gradual Vicissitudes of Heat and Cold Are so Far from shortening the thread of Man's Life, or impairing his intellectual Faculties;
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for Seed-time and harvest, and cold and heat, and summer and winter. VIII. Come we now to consider the Atmosphere, and the exterior Frame and Face of the Globe;
for Seedtime and harvest, and cold and heat, and summer and winter. VIII. Come we now to Consider the Atmosphere, and the exterior Frame and Face of the Globe;
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if we may find any tracks and footsteps of Wisdom in the Constitution of Them. I need not now inform you, that the Air is a thin fluid Body, endued with Elasticity or Springiness,
if we may find any tracks and footsteps of Wisdom in the Constitution of Them. I need not now inform you, that the Air is a thin fluid Body, endued with Elasticity or Springiness,
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But 'tis certainly known and demonstrated, that the Condensation and Expansion of any portion of the Air, is always proportional to the weight and pressure incumbent upon it:
But it's Certainly known and demonstrated, that the Condensation and Expansion of any portion of the Air, is always proportional to the weight and pressure incumbent upon it:
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there could nothing, that now grows or breaths in it, have been formed or preserved; Humane Nature must have been quite obliterated out of the Works of Creation.
there could nothing, that now grows or breathes in it, have been formed or preserved; Humane Nature must have been quite obliterated out of the Works of Creation.
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For the Air, that in exhausted Receivers of Air-pumps is exhaled from Minerals and Flesh and Fruits and Liquors, is as true and genuine as to Elasticity and Density or Rarefaction, as that we respire in:
For the Air, that in exhausted Receivers of Air-pumps is exhaled from Minerals and Flesh and Fruits and Liquors, is as true and genuine as to Elasticity and Density or Rarefaction, as that we respire in:
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and therefore created those correspondent properties in the Atmosphere of the Earth. IX. In the next place let us consider the ample provision of Waters, those inexhausted Treasures of the Ocean:
and Therefore created those correspondent properties in the Atmosphere of the Earth. IX. In the next place let us Consider the ample provision of Waters, those inexhausted Treasures of the Ocean:
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all which either feed upon Vegetables or prey upon one another? Is not an immense quantity of it continually exhaled by the Sun, to fill the Atmosphere with Vapors and Clouds,
all which either feed upon Vegetables or prey upon one Another? Is not an immense quantity of it continually exhaled by the Sun, to fill the Atmosphere with Vapours and Clouds,
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and feed the Plants of the Earth with the balm of Dews and the fatness of Showrs? It seems incredible at first hearing, that all the Blood in our Bodies should circulate in a trice, in a very few minutes:
and feed the Plants of the Earth with the balm of Dews and the fatness of Showers? It seems incredible At First hearing, that all the Blood in our Bodies should circulate in a trice, in a very few minutes:
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but I believe it would be more surprizing, if we knew the short and swift periods of the great Circulation of Water, that vital Blood of the Earth, which composeth and nourisheth all things.
but I believe it would be more surprising, if we knew the short and swift periods of the great Circulation of Water, that vital Blood of the Earth, which composeth and Nourishes all things.
For it's evident and necessary, (if we follow the most fair and probable Hypothesis, that the Origin of Fountains is from Vapors and Rain) that the Receptacle of Waters, into which the mouths of all those Rivers must empty themselves, ought to have so spacious a Surface, that as much Water may be continually brushed off by the Winds and exhaled by the Sun,
For it's evident and necessary, (if we follow the most fair and probable Hypothesis, that the Origin of Fountains is from Vapours and Rain) that the Receptacle of Waters, into which the mouths of all those rivers must empty themselves, ought to have so spacious a Surface, that as much Water may be continually brushed off by the Winds and exhaled by the Sun,
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and if it hath gain'd ground upon one Country, hath lost as much in another; it must consequently be exactly proportioned to the present constitution of Rivers.
and if it hath gained ground upon one Country, hath lost as much in Another; it must consequently be exactly proportioned to the present constitution of rivers.
How rash therefore and vain are those busie Projectors in Speculation, that imagin they could recover to the World many new and noble Countries, in the most happy and temporate Climates, without any damage to the old ones, could this same Mass of the Ocean be lodged and circumscribed in a much deeper Channel and and within narrower Shores!
How rash Therefore and vain Are those busy Projectors in Speculation, that imagine they could recover to the World many new and noble Countries, in the most happy and temporate Climates, without any damage to the old ones, could this same Mass of the Ocean be lodged and circumscribed in a much Deeper Channel and and within narrower Shores!
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So that this also doth inferr the superlative Wisdom and Goodness of God, that he hath treasured up the Waters in so deep and spacious a Storehouse, the place that he hath founded and appointed for them.
So that this also does infer the superlative Wisdom and goodness of God, that he hath treasured up the Waters in so deep and spacious a Storehouse, the place that he hath founded and appointed for them.
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to be every where smooth and equable, and as plain as the Elysian Fields. Let us examin, what weighty reasons they have to disparage the present constitution of Nature in so injurious a manner.
to be every where smooth and equable, and as plain as the Elysian Fields. Let us examine, what weighty Reasons they have to disparage the present constitution of Nature in so injurious a manner.
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it must be allowed, that he could not distinguish it from the inhabited Earth. For if the bottom should be unequal with Shelves and Rocks and Precipices and Gulfs;
it must be allowed, that he could not distinguish it from the inhabited Earth. For if the bottom should be unequal with Shelves and Rocks and Precipices and Gulfs;
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But then a very small skill in Mathematicks is enough to instruct us, that before he could arrive to that distance from the Earth, all the inequality of Surface would be lost to his View:
But then a very small skill in Mathematics is enough to instruct us, that before he could arrive to that distance from the Earth, all the inequality of Surface would be lost to his View:
though not as to Light and Shade) though every Rock of the Sea was as high as the Pico of Teneriff. But though we should grant, that the dry Gulf of the Ocean would appear vastly hollow and horrible from the top of a high Cloud:
though not as to Light and Shade) though every Rock of the Sea was as high as the Pico of Tenerife. But though we should grant, that the dry Gulf of the Ocean would appear vastly hollow and horrible from the top of a high Cloud:
and then upon that fictitious account calumniate Nature, as deformed and ruinous and unworthy of a Divine Author? Is there then any physical deformity in the Fabrick of a Humane Body;
and then upon that fictitious account calumniate Nature, as deformed and ruinous and unworthy of a Divine Author? Is there then any physical deformity in the Fabric of a Humane Body;
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for fear our heads should turn giddy at the imagination of gaping Abysses and unfathomable Gulfs? But however, they may say, the Sea-shores at least might have been even and uniform, not crooked and broken as they are into innumerable Angles and Creeks and Inlets and Bays, without Beauty or Order, which carry the Marks more of Chance and Confusion,
for Fear our Heads should turn giddy At the imagination of gaping Abysses and unfathomable Gulfs? But however, they may say, the Seashores At least might have been even and uniform, not crooked and broken as they Are into innumerable Angles and Creeks and Inlets and Bays, without Beauty or Order, which carry the Marks more of Chance and Confusion,
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And would not this be a fine bargain indeed? to part with all our Commodious Ports and Harbours, which the greater the In-let is, are so much the better,
And would not this be a fine bargain indeed? to part with all our Commodious Ports and Harbours, which the greater the Inlet is, Are so much the better,
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But what apology can we make for the horrid deformity of Rocks and Crags, of naked and broken Cliffs, of long Ridges of barren Mountains, in the convenientest Latitudes for Habitation and Fertility, could but those rude heaps of Rubbish and Ruins be removed out of the way? We have one general and sufficient answer for all seeming defects or disorders in the constitution of Land or Sea;
But what apology can we make for the horrid deformity of Rocks and Crags, of naked and broken Cliffs, of long Ridges of barren Mountains, in the convenientest Latitudes for Habitation and Fertility, could but those rude heaps of Rubbish and Ruins be removed out of the Way? We have one general and sufficient answer for all seeming defects or disorders in the constitution of Land or Sea;
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that we do not contend to have the Earth pass for a Paradise, or to make a very Heaven of our Globe, we reckon it only as the Land of our peregrination, and aspire after a better, and a coelestial Country.
that we do not contend to have the Earth pass for a Paradise, or to make a very Heaven of our Globe, we reckon it only as the Land of our peregrination, and aspire After a better, and a celestial Country.
'Tis enough, if it be so framed and constituted, that by a carefull Contemplation of it we have great reason to acknowledge and adore the Divine Wisdom and Benignity of its Author.
It's enough, if it be so framed and constituted, that by a careful Contemplation of it we have great reason to acknowledge and adore the Divine Wisdom and Benignity of its Author.
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let the Objectors consider, that these supposed irregularities must necessarily come to pass from the establish'd Laws of Mechanism and the ordinary course of Nature.
let the Objectors Consider, that these supposed irregularities must necessarily come to pass from the established Laws of Mechanism and the ordinary course of Nature.
if the Seeds of subterraneous Minerals must not ferment, and sometimes cause Earthquakes and furious eruptions of Volcano's, and tumble down broken Rocks, and lay them in confusion:
if the Seeds of subterraneous Minerals must not ferment, and sometime cause Earthquakes and furious eruptions of Volcano's, and tumble down broken Rocks, and lay them in confusion:
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then either all things must have been overruled ▪ ruled miraculously by the immediate interposition of God without any mechanical Affections or settled Laws of Nature,
then either all things must have been overruled ▪ ruled miraculously by the immediate interposition of God without any mechanical Affections or settled Laws of Nature,
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but will reach through the whole Intellectual Universe) that a Figure by us called Regular, which hath equal Sides and Angles, is absolutely more beautifull than any irregular one. All Pulchritude is relative;
but will reach through the Whole Intellectual Universe) that a Figure by us called Regular, which hath equal Sides and Angles, is absolutely more beautiful than any irregular one. All Pulchritude is relative;
Who would part with these Solid and Substantial Blessings for the little fantastical pleasantness of a smooth uniform Convexity and Rotundity of a Globe? And yet the misfortune of it is, that the pleasant View of their imaginary Globe,
Who would part with these Solid and Substantial Blessings for the little fantastical pleasantness of a smooth uniform Convexity and Rotundity of a Globe? And yet the misfortune of it is, that the pleasant View of their imaginary Globe,
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as well as the deformed Spectacle of our true one, is founded upon impossible Suppositions. For that equal Convexity could never be seen and enjoyed by any man living.
as well as the deformed Spectacle of our true one, is founded upon impossible Suppositions. For that equal Convexity could never be seen and enjoyed by any man living.
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tho' neither Woods nor Hedges nor artificial Banks should intercept it: which little too would appear to have an Acclivity on all sides from the Spectators;
though neither Woods nor Hedges nor artificial Banks should intercept it: which little too would appear to have an Acclivity on all sides from the Spectators;
there is great reason to believe, that the period of the final Dissolution might overtake them, ere they would have known or had any Suspicion that they walked upon a round Ball.
there is great reason to believe, that the Period of the final Dissolution might overtake them, ere they would have known or had any Suspicion that they walked upon a round Ball.
Must we therefore, to make this Convexity of the Earth discernible to the Eye, suppose a man to be lifted up a great height in the Air, that he may have a very spacious Horizon under one View? But then again,
Must we Therefore, to make this Convexity of the Earth discernible to the Eye, suppose a man to be lifted up a great height in the Air, that he may have a very spacious Horizon under one View? But then again,
Are there then such ravishing Charms in a dull unvaried Flat, to make a sufficient compensation for the chief things of the ancient Mountains, and for the precious things of the lasting Hills? Nay we appeal to the sentence of Mankind;
are there then such ravishing Charms in a dull unvaried Flat, to make a sufficient compensation for the chief things of the ancient Mountains, and for the precious things of the lasting Hills? Nay we appeal to the sentence of Mankind;
If a Land of Hills and Valleys has not more Pleasure too and Beauty than an uniform Flat? which Flat if ever it may be said to be very delightfull, is then only,
If a Land of Hills and Valleys has not more Pleasure too and Beauty than an uniform Flat? which Flat if ever it may be said to be very delightful, is then only,
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when they would represent any places of Superlative Delight, any blissfull Seats of the Muses or the Nymphs, any sacred habitations of Gods or Goddesses? They will never admit that a wide Flat can be pleasant, no not in the very Elysian Fields ;
when they would represent any places of Superlative Delight, any blissful Seats of the Muses or the Nymphs, any sacred habitations of God's or Goddesses? They will never admit that a wide Flat can be pleasant, no not in the very Elysian Fields;
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Let this therefore be another Argument of the Divine Wisdom and Goodness, that the Surface of the Earth is not uniformly Convex (as many think it would naturally have been,
Let this Therefore be Another Argument of the Divine Wisdom and goodness, that the Surface of the Earth is not uniformly Convex (as many think it would naturally have been,
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We have formerly demonstrated, that the Body of a Man, which consists of an incomprehensible variety of Parts, all admirably fitted for their peculiar Functions and the Conservation of the Whole, could no more be formed fortuitously;
We have formerly demonstrated, that the Body of a Man, which consists of an incomprehensible variety of Parts, all admirably fitted for their peculiar Functions and the Conservation of the whole, could no more be formed fortuitously;
than the Aeneis of Virgil, or any other long Poem with good Sense and just Measures, could be composed by the Casual Combinations of Letters. Now to pursue this Comparison;
than the Aeneis of Virgil, or any other long Poem with good Sense and just Measures, could be composed by the Casual Combinations of Letters. Now to pursue this Comparison;
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as it is utterly impossible to be believed, that such a Poem may have been eternal, transcribed from Copy to Copy without any first Author and Original:
as it is utterly impossible to be believed, that such a Poem may have been Eternal, transcribed from Copy to Copy without any First Author and Original:
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and, if I may so say, such good Sense and true Syntax and harmonious Measures in its Constitution, should be propagated and transcribed from Father to Son without a first Parent and Creator of it.
and, if I may so say, such good Sense and true Syntax and harmonious Measures in its Constitution, should be propagated and transcribed from Father to Son without a First Parent and Creator of it.
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that by Wisdom hath founded the Earth, and by Understanding hath established the Heavens: To whom be all Honour and Glory and Praise and Adoration from henceforth and for evermore. AMEN. FINIS.
that by Wisdom hath founded the Earth, and by Understanding hath established the Heavens: To whom be all Honour and Glory and Praise and Adoration from henceforth and for evermore. AMEN. FINIS.
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Vitruvius, lib. 9. c. 4. Lucret. lib. 5. Ut Babylonica Chaldaeam doctrina, &c. Apuleius de Deo Socratis: Seu illa (Luua) proprio & perpeti fulgore, ut Chaldaei arbitrantur, parte luminis compos, parte altera cas•a fulgeris.
Vitruvius, lib. 9. c. 4. Lucretius lib. 5. Ut Babylonian Chaldaeam Doctrina, etc. Apuleius de God Socratis: Seu illa (Luua) Properly & perpeti fulgore, ut Chaldaei arbitrantur, parte luminis compos, parte altera cas•a fulgeris.
Lucret. 5. Hinc ubi quaeque loci regio opportuna dabatur Crescebant uteri, &c. & ibidem. Inde loci mortalia saecla creavit, Multa modis multis varia ratione coorta.
Lucretius 5. Hinc ubi quaeque loci Regio opportuna dabatur Crescebant uteri, etc. & ibidem. Inde loci mortalia saecla Created, Multa modis multis Varia ratione coorta.
Lucret. 5. Praeterea coeli rationes ordine certo, Et varia annorum cernebant tempora verti: & lib. 6. Nam bene qui didicere Deos securum agere aevum, Si tamen interea mirantur, &c. Cic. de Nat. Deor. lib. 2. Quis hunc hominem dixerit, qui cum tam cert•s coeli motus, tam ratos astrorum ordines, &c. Plutarch. de plac. phil. 1. 6. NONLATINALPHABET.
Lucretius 5. Praeterea coeli rationes Order certo, Et Varia Annorum cernebant tempora verti: & lib. 6. Nam bene qui didicere Gods Secure agere aevum, Si tamen interea mirantur, etc. Cic de Nat. Deor. lib. 2. Quis hunc hominem dixerit, qui cum tam cert•s coeli motus, tam ratos astrorum ordines, etc. Plutarch. de Place. Philip. 1. 6..
Cicero pro Flacco. Adsunt Athenienses, unde humanitas, doctrina, religio, fruges, jura, leges ortae atque in omnes terras distributae putantur. Isoc. Paneg. Diod. Sic. 13.
Cicero Pro Flaccus. Adsunt Athenians, unde humanitas, Doctrina, Religio, Fruges, jura, leges ortae atque in omnes terras distributae putantur. Isoc. Panegyric. Diodorus Sic. 13.
Nequaquam nobis divinitus esse creatam Naturam rerum, tanta stat praedita culpa. Principio quantum coeli regit impetus ingens, Inde avidam partem montes Sylvae { que } ferarum Possedere, tenent rupes vastaeque paludes, Et mare, quod late terrarum distinit oras. Lucret. lib. 5.
Nequaquam nobis Divinely esse creatam Naturam rerum, tanta stat praedita culpa. Principio quantum coeli regit impetus ingens, Inde avidam partem montes Sylvae { que } ferarum Possedere, tenent rupes vastaeque paludes, Et mare, quod late terrarum distinit oras. Lucretius lib. 5.
Flours worthy of Paradise, which not nice Art In Beds and curious Knots, but Nature boon Pour'd forth profuse on Hill and Dale and Plain. Paradise Lost, lib. 4.
Flours worthy of Paradise, which not Nicaenae Art In Beds and curious Knots, but Nature boon Poured forth profuse on Hill and Dale and Plain. Paradise Lost, lib. 4.
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