" 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." 



W. Whewell : Bridgewater Treatise. 



" 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 endeavour an endless progress or proficience in both." 



Bacon : Advancement of Learning. 



Down, Bromley, Kent, 



October 1st, 1809. 



