"But with regard to the material world, we can at least go so 

 far as this — we can perceive that events are brought about not by 

 insulated interpositions of Divine power, exerted in each particular 

 case, but by the establishment of general laws." — Whewell: 

 Bridgewater Treatise. 



"The only distinct meaning of the word 'natural' is stated, fixed 

 or settled; since what is natural as much requires and presupposes 

 an intelligent agent to render it so, i. e., to effect it continually or 

 at stated times, as what is supernatural or miraculous does to ef- 

 fect it for once." — Butler: Analogy of Revealed Religion. 



"To conclude, therefore, let no man out of a weak conceit of 

 sobriety, or an ill-applied moderation, think or maintain, that a 

 man can search too far or be too well studied in the book of God's 

 word, or in the book of God's works; divinity or philosophy; but 

 rather let men endeavor an endless progress or proficience in 

 both." — Bacon: Advancement of Learning. 



