The world is not as it was when it came from its Maker's hands. It has been modified by many great revolutions, brought about by an inner mechanism of which we very imperfectly comprehend the movements; but of which we gain a glimpse by studying their effects: and their many causes still acting on the surface of our globe with undiminished power, which are changing, and will continue to change it, as long as it shall last.
John Hudson (of Kendal.), William Wordsworth, Adam Sedgwick (1846). “A Complete Guide to the Lakes: Comprising Minute Directions for the Tourist with Mr. Wordsworth's Description of the Scenery of the Country, &c., ...”, p.168
