God and Knowledge as ends

God and Knowledge as ends

I prematurely brought this up in class on Monday, so I'd like to restate my question now that it is more relevant. I mentioned how I think Newman defines God and knowledge in an identical way, that is, as ends in and of themselves that are good regardless of their utility. Their goodness is manifest in their works and in everything they create, but their worth and goodness are not defined by their products.

Is Newman really setting up a parallel here? And, if so, do we agree with him that knowledge is its own end?