The gradual acceptance of the Copernican theory of the universe

by Dorothy Stimson

[373] Cajori: 37.

[374] Pope: Works, VI, 110.

[375] Addison: Spectator, No. 420, (IV, 372-373). An interesting contrast to this passage and a good illustration of how the traditional phraseology continued in poetry is found in Addison's famous hymn, written a year later:

"Whilst all the stars that round her [earth] burn And all the planets in their turn, Confirm the tidings as they roll, And spread the truth from pole to pole. "What though in solemn silence all Move round this dark terrestrial ball; What though no real voice nor sound Amidst their radiant orbs be found; "In reason's ear they all rejoice, And utter forth a glorious voice; Forever singing, as they shine, 'The hand that made us is divine'."

[376] Mather: Christian Philosopher, 75, 76.

[377] Leadbetter: Astronomy (1729).

[378] In de Maupertius: Ouvrages Divers, (at the back).

[379] Wesley: Compendium of Natural Philosophy, I, 14, 139.

[380] Dobell: Hymns, No. 5, No. 10.

[381] Keble: Christian Year, 279.