This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can usually download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1835 edition. ... All things were made by the divine Word, is absolutely for the opposite is denied; Without Him was not any thing made that was and the parts are specified; By Him were all things created that are in heaven and that are in earth, visible and invisible. 2. Particular Propositions have the subject limited to a part of its entire extent; thus, some diseases are incurable; where incurableness is attached not to all, but only to a certain portion of diseases. Some men of deep erudition confine their knowledge to their own breasts. Not every one who professes affection is a real friend. Some friendships do not rest on a solid basis. Several useful opportunities have been neglected. Many have raised fortunes at the hazard of their lives. Most arbitrary monarchs are revengeful. Few men in this period of universal knowledge attain to literary eminence Almost all the poets have been unfortunate. Very many stars have doubtless not yet been discovered by the best instruments. There are scarcely any who are not under the influence of some prejudices. 3. Singular Propositions are characterized by a subject which signifies a singular or individual thing; as, London is the glory of our country. Noah's ark contained animals of every species. The House of Commons represents the whole commonalty of the realm. The King, Lords, and Commons, form a British Parliament. His Majesty went to the House of Lords. I am anxious to do good to my neighbours. This question has too long engaged our attention. Since words employed in an abstract or in a collective sense are singular; (see page23;) therefore the propositions of which such words form the subject are as, Indifference to character betrays an unsound stall1 of mind. Chronology is the...