XCIV.  Of  Idolaters. — The  existence  of  matter,  or
bodies  unperceived,  has  not  only  been  the  main  support
of  atheists  and  fatalists,  but  [on  the  same  principle  doth
idolatry  likewise  in  all  its  various  forms  depend.]  Did
men  but  consider  that  the  sun,  moon,  and  stars,  and
every  other  object  of  the  senses,  are  only  so  many  sensa-
tions in  their  minds,  which  have  no  other  existence  but
barely  being  perceived,  doubtless  they  would  never  fall
down  and  worship  their  own  ideas  ;  but  rather  address
their  homage  to  that  eternal  invisible  Mind  which  pro-
duces and  sustains  all  things.
