"Wishing them also a most happy success in their laudable attempts to discover the true nature of the works of God,
and praying, that they and all other searchers into physical truths may cordially
* refer their attainments to the glory of the Author of Nature,
* and the benefit of mankind."
— Robert Boyle (1627-1691), speaking of the Royal Society in his will 
For the invisible things of him
from the creation of the world are clearly seen,
being understood by the things that are made,
even his eternal power and Godhead;
so that they are without excuse:
Romans 1:20