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Binomic forces Extra-biological forces, which influence the direction and development of life. I.e. all physical, chemical and other environmental forces which affect living organisms in any way. The second law of thermo-dynamics seems to vitalists to be an exception to their view that the creative life-force evolves upwards. Nonetheless natural selection is influenced by binomic … Continue reading “Binomic forces”

Binns, Mary a minister of the Society of Friends, was born at Poole, England, in 1775. Through a long course of years she was an earnest and devoted follower of her Saviour, and was very successful in inducing others to accept the offers of the Gospel. For many years she was an invalid, consequently her … Continue reading “Binns, Mary”

Binnui (Heb. Binnu’y, , a building), a frequent name after the exile. SEE BUNNI. 1. (Sept. v.) The head of one of the families of Israelites, whose followers to the number of 648 returned from Babylon (Neh 7:15). In Ezr 2:10 he is called BANI SEE BANI (q.v.), and his retainers are numbered at 642. … Continue reading “Binnui”

Binns, Joseph a minister of the Society of Friends, was born in London in 1774. In early life he was exposed to many temptations, and yielded at times to their influence. During the greater part of his life humility and love were conspicuous in his demeanor. While he had many peculiarities, and some faults, there … Continue reading “Binns, Joseph”

Binns, Henry an English Quaker minister, was born at Sunderland, Jan. 19, 1810. He began his ministerial labors when about fifty-five years of age. In 1865 he removed to Croydon, where. a wider field of usefulness was opened up to him. He often felt attracted in Gospel love to pay pastoral visits in various parts … Continue reading “Binns, Henry”

Binns, Charles a minister of the Society of Friends, was born at Wateirford, Ireland, in 1831. He inherited the Irish characteristic of warmth, both in affection and disposition. Being left an orphan when a small child; he was brought up by his uncle William Binns, of Poole. He was converted and became a member of … Continue reading “Binns, Charles”

Binning, William an English Wesleyan minister, was born at or near Hornsea, Yorkshire. He was converted at the age of fifteen, entered the ministry in 1817, labored in Jamaica, W. I., until 1826, when he returned to England, and died Dec. 7, 1857, in the sixty-seventh year of his age. His preaching, like his character, … Continue reading “Binning, William”

Binning, Hugh a Scotch theologian, was born in the County of Ayr, in 1627. He was educated in the University of Glasgow, and distinguished himself by his talent for oratory, and by the power of his logic. It was this that rendered him celebrated as a preacher and controversialist. In a conference which was held … Continue reading “Binning, Hugh”

Binney, Thomas D.D., LL.D an eminent English Congregational minister, was born at Newcastle-on- Tyne, April 30, 1798. In early life he was engaged in secular employment, but found time for reading and composition, and, by the help of a Presbyterian clergyman, acquired a good knowledge of Latin and Greek. He was brought to Christ when … Continue reading “Binney, Thomas D.D., LL.D”

Binney, Joseph Getchell D.D a distinguished Baptist missionary, was born in Boston, Dec. 1, 1807. At an early age he became a Christian, and united with a Congregational Church. He pursued his preparatory studies in his native, city, and entered Yale College, where he remained but a short time, on account of ill health. Soon … Continue reading “Binney, Joseph Getchell D.D”