Physico-theology; or, a demonstration of the being and attributes of God, from his works of creation. Being the substance of 16 sermons preached in St. Mary-le-Bow-church, London, at the Honourable Mr. Boyle's lectures, in the years 1711 and 1712 / With large notes and many observations. By W. Derham.

  • William Derham
Date:
1745
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Credit: Physico-theology; or, a demonstration of the being and attributes of God, from his works of creation. Being the substance of 16 sermons preached in St. Mary-le-Bow-church, London, at the Honourable Mr. Boyle's lectures, in the years 1711 and 1712 / With large notes and many observations. By W. Derham. Source: Wellcome Collection.

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    eR rr nc ee E RES Man, who is abundantly furnifhed with , Contrivance and Art to build and garnifh his Habitae 5 tions, 226. Materials of all] forts to effect his Works, Trrationals, whofe marvellous Inftin&t is manifefted by the Convenience of their Nefts and Habitations for the , Hatching and Education of their Young, 228. Guard and Defence of themfelves and their Young, Fabrick of their Nefts, fcarce imitable by Man, and fhewn by their Contrivance and Make, being exactly. fuitable to their Occaficns, and made by Putting only a few ugly Sticks, Mofs, Dirt, &c. toe fether 23 1.09 ’ ae Building Combs according to the beft Rules of Mae thematicks, WeavingWebs, and making Cafes.. For which Service the Parts of their Bodies, and Materials afforded by them, are very confiderable. IX. Animals Self-Prefervation. For which there is al ways a Guard in Proportion to the Dangers and Occafie ons of their State. Which is obfervable in -¢Man, whofe Reafon and Art fupplies the Defect of ; Natural Armature, : Irrational Creatures: who . As they are on one hand fufficiently guarded. by their ( Shells, Horns, Claws, Stings, &c. 239. Changing their Colours. Med Wings, Feet, and Swiftnefs. Diving in, and tinging the Waters. Ejecting Juices out of their Body. } Accurate Smell, Sight, and Hearing. | Natural Craft, 243. | Uncouth Noife, ugly Gefticulations, and horrid | Afpect. Horrible Stink and Excrements. {So on the other hand can by their Strength, Sagacity, or natural Artifices, entrap and captivate what is neceflary for their Food and other Occafions, X. Animals Generation. Equivocal, is denied, 244. Univocal: Which of pate is sures Tels eveitet, pafied wholly by. Irrational Creatures, which is remarkable for their ( Sagacity in chufing the fitteft Place for their Eggs and (Young: Where it is ebfervable what a I It ED SS AO Aaa ceemenee At es BR Come
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