On the Relation Between the Holy Scriptures and Some Parts of Geological ScienceJackson and Walford, 1843 - 551 pages |
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... remarkable instances . But an abundance of vege- table remains does not occur , except in the coaly strata , till we arrive at the very recent formations ; of which fact geological science affords satisfactory explanations . Even with ...
... remarkable instances . But an abundance of vege- table remains does not occur , except in the coaly strata , till we arrive at the very recent formations ; of which fact geological science affords satisfactory explanations . Even with ...
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... remarkable facts . few genera , each genus containing perhaps but one species or a very small number , are found to have their respective lengths of time for existence , in some single stratum . In general , they extend through several ...
... remarkable facts . few genera , each genus containing perhaps but one species or a very small number , are found to have their respective lengths of time for existence , in some single stratum . In general , they extend through several ...
Page 62
... remarkable fecundity . XIX . Each system of strata has species which belong to itself , so that both the mineral formations and those certain species are reciprocally charac- teristic . This fact is among the greatest discoveries of ...
... remarkable fecundity . XIX . Each system of strata has species which belong to itself , so that both the mineral formations and those certain species are reciprocally charac- teristic . This fact is among the greatest discoveries of ...
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... remarkable varieties of the New Red System ; and is found in the Lias . The Ammonite , in an amazing number and diversity of species , appears in the Silurian System , and is found in every formation till it terminates in the Chalk ...
... remarkable varieties of the New Red System ; and is found in the Lias . The Ammonite , in an amazing number and diversity of species , appears in the Silurian System , and is found in every formation till it terminates in the Chalk ...
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... remarkable , that uninstructed persons might take them for specifically different animals : but that these differences constitute only varieties , and not species , is established by clear anatomical evidence , and by the test of ...
... remarkable , that uninstructed persons might take them for specifically different animals : but that these differences constitute only varieties , and not species , is established by clear anatomical evidence , and by the test of ...
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Page 236 - Every word of God is pure: he is a shield unto them that put their trust in him. Add thou not unto his words, lest he reprove thee, and thou be found a liar.
Page 266 - There went up a smoke out of his nostrils, and fire out of his mouth devoured : coals were kindled by it.
Page 430 - O Lord, how manifold are thy works ! in wisdom hast thou made them all: the earth is full of thy riches. So is this great and wide sea, wherein are things creeping innumerable, both small and great beasts.
Page 247 - Is Ephraim my dear son ? is he a pleasant child ? for since I spake against him, I do earnestly remember him still : therefore my bowels are troubled for him ; I will surely have mercy upon him, saith the Lord.
Page 297 - And the waters prevailed exceedingly upon the earth; and all the high hills, that were under the whole heaven, were covered.
Page 412 - And men shall speak of the might of thy terrible acts: And I will declare thy greatness. They shall abundantly utter the memory of thy great goodness, And shall sing of thy righteousness.
Page 299 - And I gave my heart to seek and search out by wisdom concerning all things that are done under heaven: this sore travail hath God given to the sons of man to be exercised therewith.
Page 298 - Aaron said unto them, Break off the golden earrings, which are in the ears of your wives, of your sons, and of your daughters, and bring them unto me.
Page 262 - That in blessing I will bless thee, and in multiplying I will multiply thy seed as the stars of heaven, and as the sand which is upon the sea shore ; and thy seed shall possess the gate of his enemies ; And in thy seed shall all the nations of the earth be blessed ; because thou hast obeyed my voice.
Page 251 - And Noah builded an altar unto the LORD ; and took of every clean beast, and of every clean fowl, and offered burnt offerings on the altar.