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Considerations of the existence of God and of the immortality of the soul, with…
Considerations of the existence of God and of the immortality of the soul, with the recompenses of the future state for the cure of infidelity, the hectic evil of the times / by William Bates ...Considerations of the existence of God and of the immortality of the soul, with the recompences of the future state for the cure of infidelity, the hectick evil of the times / by William Bates ...
London: printed by J.D. for Brabazon Aylmer, 1676
Modern spelling is a reading aid: the words are the author’s, only the spelling is modernized. Original shows the page as printed, with the transcription marks.
Chap. 2. pag. 19.
The Air a fit medium to convey the Light and Influences of the Heavens of the lower World. 'Tis the repository of Vapours that are drawn up by the Sun, and descend in fruitful showers. The Winds of great benefit. The separation of the Sea from the Land the effect of great Wisdom and Power. ⟨image 160⟩That the Earth is not an equal Globe, is both pleasant and useful. The League of the Elements considered. Excellent Wisdom visible in Plants and Fruits. The shapes of Animals are answerable to their properties. They regularly act to preserve themselves. The Bees, Swallows, Ants, directed by an excellent mind.
Chap. 3. pag. 34.
The Body of Man formed with perfect design for Beauty and Usefulness. A short description of its parts. The fabric of the Eye and Hand admirably discovers the Wisdom of the Maker. The erect stature of the Body fitted for the rational Soul. Man by speech is fitted for Society. How the Affections are discovered in the Countenance. The distinction of Persons by the face, how necessary. The reasonable Soul the image of a wise and voluntary Agent.