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Page 209
which pollutes or puts out fire . It is a disrespect to the fire to allow its lustre to be dimmed by exposure to the sun's rays . Here we have the origin of the widely spread popular notion that the sun shining on a fire puts it out . A ...
which pollutes or puts out fire . It is a disrespect to the fire to allow its lustre to be dimmed by exposure to the sun's rays . Here we have the origin of the widely spread popular notion that the sun shining on a fire puts it out . A ...
Page 210
... fire : temple . Though the educated Parsee discrimi- nates between God and the fire , there is perhaps but little doubt that the vulgar and illiterate of the present day worship the sacred flame , as well as the sun , moon , and stars ...
... fire : temple . Though the educated Parsee discrimi- nates between God and the fire , there is perhaps but little doubt that the vulgar and illiterate of the present day worship the sacred flame , as well as the sun , moon , and stars ...
Page 211
... fire before which they parts of Scotland children at baptism were united ; and this once kindled was are swung over a fire three times ; and ever afterwards kept up for domestic or the pagan Danes passed their winecups sacrificial uses ...
... fire before which they parts of Scotland children at baptism were united ; and this once kindled was are swung over a fire three times ; and ever afterwards kept up for domestic or the pagan Danes passed their winecups sacrificial uses ...
Contents
The Wesleys at Epworth | 120 |
Rest or Recreation? | 127 |
SCOTTISH REVIEW | 129 |
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