The Point of Comparison
Anon
Genre: | Extract |
Publications extracted: | Colton 1820–22 |
Subjects: | Astronomy |
Observes: 'As we cannot judge of the motion of the earth, by any thing within the earth, but by some radiant and celestial point that is beyond it; so the wicked by comparing themselves with the wicked, perceive not how far they are advanced in their inquity'. | |
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