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"But with regard to the material world, we can at least go so far as this—we can perceive tliat events are brought about not by insulated interpositions of Divine power, exerted in each particular case, but by the estab- lishment of general laws." VViiEWELL: Bridgewnter 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 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 endeavour an endless progress or proficience in both." Bacon: Advancement of Learning. Down, Beckenham, Kent, First Edition, 'November 2^th, 1859. Sixth Edition, Jamuary, 18112. A—HC XI