"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