" 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 re- 

 quires and presupposes an intelligent agent to render it so, 

 i.e., to efEect it continually or at stated times, as what is 

 supernatural or miraculous does to efEect 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 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. 



