“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 effect it 
for once.” 
Butler : Analogy of Bevealed Beligion, 
“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 Isi, 1859. flai Thousand), 
