For all that happens in the air, on the earth, and in the water, may truly be said to be the work of God, who possesses the universe; from whom, in the words of Empedocles, the natural philosopher, Whatsoever hath been and is now and shall be hereafter, All alike hath its birth men, women, trees of the forest, Beasts of the field and fowls of the air and fish in the water.