"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 interposi-
tions of Divine power, exerted in each particular case, but by the estab-
lishment 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 in-
telligent 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 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 endeavour an
endless progress or proficience in both."—Bacon: "Advancement of
Learning".
