''But with regard to the material world, we can at least 

 go so far as this — we can perceive tliat events are brought 

 about not by insulated interpositions of Divine power, 

 exerted in each particular case, but by the establishment 

 of general laws." — Whewell: Bridgeivater Treatise. 



''The only distinct meaning of the word * natural' is 

 stated, fixed or settled; since what is natural as much re- 

 quires and presu Piloses an intelligent agent to render it so, 

 i.e., ^o effect it continually or at stated times, as what is 

 supernatural or miraculous does to effect it for once." — 

 Butler: Analogy of Revealed Religion. 



*' To conclude, therefore, let no man out of a weak con- 

 ceit of sobriety, or an ill-applied moderation, think or 

 maintain, that a man can search too far or be too welt 

 studied in the book of God's word, or in the book of God'*% 

 works; divinity or philosophy; but rather let me^i 

 endeavor an endless progress or proficience in both/^—- 

 Bacoj^: Advancement of Learning, 



